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five-year relative survival for ovarian cancer was 49 per cent during the period 2014-2018, which is up from 37 per cent in 1982-1989.” Ovarian cancer can happen at any age, but usually in women who have been through menopause. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, frequent or urgent urination, back, abdominal or pelvic pain, constipation or diarrhoea, menstrual irregularities, tiredness, indigestion, pain during intercourse and unexplained weight loss or weight gain. “These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have cancer – they might be caused by another health condition,” she said.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit ovariancancer.net.au ing causes of cancer deaths in Australian women. “It is the ninth most common cancer in Australian women, and the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths in Australian women,” she said. “Of the gynaecological cancers (cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina and vulva), ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death. “In 2018, 285 women were diagnosed with ovarian cancer and sadly 206 women lost their lives to the disease in Queensland. “But there is hope, and survival rates are growing. In Queensland, the
“If you have these symptoms and they are new for you, are severe or continue for more than a few weeks, it is best to arrange a check-up.” While your doctor may perform some tests like a blood test, a CT scan or a pelvic examination, these can only show if there are any abnormalities. “The only way to confirm a diagnosis of ovarian cancer is by taking a tissue sample (biopsy) and looking at the cells under a microscope,” Ms McMillan said. As part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, you can purchase a teal ribbon for Teal Ribbon Day, to be held on February 23. You can also host a morning tea anytime in February or March with your friends or your workplace.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: SUTTONS BEACH PAVILION
Have your say on landmark’s future 1937
Suttons Beach Pavilion first built as change rooms and kiosk.
2002
Pavilion rebuilt. Little of original remains, so it is not heritage listed.
2018
Council looks into heritage listing but little of the original pavilion had survived.
2019
Council allocated $500,000 towards restoration of deteriorating walls next to embankment. Engineers report that building’s structure has deteriorated further and becoming a safety issue.
2021 STORY NICK CROCKFORD & KYLIE KNIGHT PUBLIC consultation on the future of Suttons Beach Pavilion will begin on February 11, following the announcement last week the restaurant leasing the Redcliffe landmark was closing and the site was slated for demolition. Moreton Bay Regional Council released engineering and heritage reports on Wednesday night in a bid to explain its decision after public outcry which began on Monday when the tenant, Suttons Beach Pavilion announced its closure and the landmark’s demolition on social media. A petition calling for the landmark to be saved had collected more than 10,000 signatures when Moreton Daily News went to press. The reports council released to the public included three separate structural engineering reports identifying major building defects and concerns and two heritage investigations which concluded the building’s historical values had been eroded by redevelopments during the past 80 years. Sutton Beach Pavilion
was built in 1937 as change rooms and a kiosk for beach goers. The second pavilion was built in 2002. Mayor Flannery said the decision to release the reports was critical to correct misinformation circulating on social media. “Council has been working with the tenant inside the Pavilions since last year (February 25) and we had planned for community consultation about the future of the site,” Mayor Flannery said. “We will still proceed with this plan and bring forward our community engagement plan to start February 11, so I encourage everyone to read the reports we’ve made public so you can be an informed participant in this program. “There’s one important outstanding factor you’ll note in reading the reports, and that’s a recommendation to undertake invasive testing of the structure once the tenant vacates the building.” This will involve removal of fixtures and fittings inside the building to drill
Decision made that lease would not be renewed. Extension given to February 28, 2022 on request.
Then and now ... Suttons Beach Pavilion’s future is uncertain. into the concrete and identify the extent of the damage. “We know already that we are battling a combination of issues including concrete cancer, along with design and construction legacies from years ago that haven’t held up in the harsh marine environment,” the Mayor said. “There’s accelerated internal degradation, water is getting into the foundations, and there’s no guarantee that any repair will save it. While the pavilions aren’t on the Queensland Heritage Register, both heritage reports show the cliff face stairs are in near-original condition and Council is absolutely committed to preserving those.”
Beach rotunda regardless. Cr Karl Winchester (Div 6) moved the amendment to the motion. “This has become an icon of the Peninsula like the Woody Point Jetty and Redcliffe Jetty, and given that the rotunda doesn’t have the same structural issues as Pavilion 1, I believe it can be saved,” he said. “It’s critical that we maintain the Suttons Beach area as a useable community space, and we want the community’s input on how we can best activate this precinct for the public.” Many are already calling for the building to be saved or a replica built.
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The site is listed on coun- In a statement on the Sutcil’s planning scheme as a tons Beach Pavilion restaulocal heritage place. rant Facebook page, owners Sandra Duncan and Oli ROTUNDA TO STAY During its general meeting Thomson said they would on Wednesday, Moreton Bay close at the end of FebruRegional Council decided it ary and thanked the comwould preserve the Suttons munity for its support.
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Bid to save Pavilion STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH
but what I want to know is why did Council continue to let it deteriorate over this long period of time and not do something about it earlier?” The petition had more than 10,000 signatures, when the News went to print. “I understand there are a lot of issues with it. If it needs to be demolished ... it shouldn’t be green space. There should at least be a replica.”
A MOTHER with fond memories of Suttons Beach Pavilion has started an online petition in a bid to stop its demolition. Jodie Starr, from Deception Bay, said she felt something had to be done to “stop another iconic building being lost forever”. “We are losing so many historic buildings from Redcliffe, and I feel Suttons Beach Pavilion is quite special and one of the last original buildings left,” Ms Starr said. “I had to do something to at least try and stop the demolition because this building is loved by so many. “I know there are a lot of issues with the building, Jodie Starr started the petition.
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Scramble to save wedding plans STORY JODIE POWELL A COUPLE due to hold their wedding at Suttons Beach Pavilion moved heaven and earth to find new venues for their April 2 wedding after news last week the venue would be demolished. Anton Cavalli proposed to Rebecca Phelps in 2020 at the Suttons Beach Rotunda where they first spent time together, celebrating the occasion with family and friends at Suttons Beach Pavilion. So it seemed fitting that when they began planning for their wedding they would choose the same venue. Mr Cavalli said they were devastated to learn the building would be demolished and shocked the venue had known of the plan for almost a year. “(Suttons Pavilion operator) Oli (Thomson) gave me a call January 31 before he posted the news online,” he said. “I was a bit shocked when I read the letter from Council because if (the venue operators) knew for so long, why book in a wedding? “I don’t know all the details yet, so I am just going to assume the best – Oli’s my friend and my MC.”
The couple has spent months preparing for the wedding, with invitations sent, wedding attire sorted and an abundance of support from the community. “So many people have pitched in to make this day awesome and Bec and I feel so loved,” Mr Cavalli said. “Our celebrant read the article in Dolphins News when I proposed and contacted us offering to marry us when we were ready – we’ve since become wonderful friends.” After a frantic search, the couple has booked the ceremony at Scarborough’s Reid’s Place and the reception for Redcliffe Golf Club. “It kind of makes me sad because I know how much time and effort and money has gone into the planning. We’d bought all the tablecloths and decorations – we will have to see if we can take them back,” he said. Adding to the couple’s worries is recent news that the stage four bone cancer Mr Cavalli battled in 2020 has flared again in his hip. “But I am still insisting this is going to be the wedding of the year, even with a complete venue change.” PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Rebecca Phelps and Anton Cavalli’s wedding plans were in disarray following the announcement Suttons Beach Pavilion will close.
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Exciting adventure for trio STORY KYLIE KNIGHT TRIPLETS Charlotte, Olivia and Georgia Robinson have done everything together until now but will be forging their own paths as they start Prep at Bounty Boulevard State School this week. When Moreton Daily News met the youngsters and their mother Steph Lamming last week, they were eager to meet their teacher and make new friends. “Charlotte has asked every day for the last three weeks, ‘why can’t we start school now’,” Ms Lamming said. “They’re definitely ready to go but it will be a big change for us all. Annabelle, 6, reads stories to them now and they want to be able to do that. “Some days, I think I can’t wait for them to start school but other days I
think I’ll really miss them.” The girls have been together at child care but will embark on their school journey as individuals in three different classes. “(At child care) none of the kids called them by their names, just called them the triplets. They were getting cross at people calling them the wrong names,” Ms Lamming said. “I want to make it easier for the teacher and I don’t want them compared to each other in class. “I want them to make their own friends and have their own identities. It’s a big enough school, they’ll be able to do that.” As far as she knows, her girls are the only triplets in that year level. Until now, they have done everything together so no doubt they will look forward to seeing each other at lunchbreak and in the playground.
“They’re very used to the school because we’ve done the school run (with Annabelle) for the last two years and they’ve gone to playgroup there and have seen some of the teachers,” Ms Lamming said. “We have discussed it for two years that they’re going into separate (class) rooms.” They have been using packed lunchboxes for
months and practising the alphabet and writing in readiness for this week. Despite all of this, Ms Lamming expected to shed a tear when she dropped them off for the first time. “When they play dolls, they never have one baby. There’s always three, four or five because it quite nor- PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Triplets Charlotte, Olivia and Georgia Robinson mal for them to have more have started Prep this week at Bounty Boulevard State School. | Annabelle helps her younger sisters get ready for school. than one,” she said.
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TEACHERS continue to be committed, dedicated, caring professionals providing support to students and parents as they navigate the challenges of the pandemic including a delayed start to the school year. Southern Cross Catholic College Head of Secondary Campus Janelle Doohan said they had risen to every challenge, upskilling to become masters in online learning and doing all they could to ensure the school community still felt connected. Mrs Doohan said the biggest challenges had been uncertainty, ongoing restrictions, disrupted learning and preparing for remote learning during the
initial lockdown. Restrictions in relation to large gatherings and school events including sporting competitions, performing arts productions, camps, awards and graduation ceremonies, masses and liturgies had also been challenging. Mrs Doohan said there had however been opportunities to be innovative, creative and to collaborate to improve lesson delivery and engagement with students and families. “Our team had to very quickly become ‘experts’ in delivering online/remote learning to students from Year 7-12,” she said. “Teachers helped each other, taught each other,
Rising to the challenge REDCLIFFE Hospital COVID-19 ward Nurse Unit Manager Robyn Easton is proud of the way the whole hospital team has pulled together to rise to the challenges they have faced during the past two years. Ms Easton has nursed at Redcliffe Hospital for seven years, taking on the role as Nurse Unit Manager in 2020 just before the pandemic took off. “The biggest thing has been responding to constant change,” she said. “When it started in 2020, we didn’t know what to expect. Being able to adapt to changes on the fly, that’s something that nurses are quite good at generally.” Until the recent wave, she said the team had been able to carry out their regular work with “COVID in the background”, and just the occasional patient testing positive. “That has changed in the
last month,” she said. The team has had to move two medical wards in order to create two designated COVID-19 wards, with 40 beds in total. “The teamwork and the support from the Redcliffe Hospital community has been extraordinary. Everyone has gone above and beyond to transition into this new space,” Ms Easton said. She manages a team of about 30 nurses who have taken on extra shifts to meet demand. “They’re working really hard,” she said. They have transferred
worked in groups/teams to ensure continuity of learning using Microsoft TEAMS. “They worked long hours and went above and beyond in planning and preparing online lessons and gathering resources to ensure students were engaging with learning.” She said they also adapted to ensure online learning suited all learners by providing extra support, where needed. “Nothing was too difficult and they always took a team approach to dealing with the challenges, while showing care and concern for all areas of students’ learning and wellbeing,” Mrs Doohan said.
They have worked closely with senior students to ensure they graduated, without undue stress, and reached their potential. “We did this in partnership with parents, which was critical in helping students achieve their best,” she said. Although there was disappointment when events had to be cancelled or modified, families have been appreciative, supportive and understanding of the challenges. College staff have rallied to support each other, checking in with each other regularly, sharing tips for online teaching, recognising peers’ efforts and starting each day with a prayer.
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from other units to the COVID-19 unit, working in full PPE each shift. “It’s quite hot. Often, we come out of those units and our clothes are wet,” Ms Easton said. The hospital has been providing additional uniforms to ensure nurses can change and are as comfortable as they can be under the circumstances. While the team is tired, they are taking it in their stride. “Nurses are used to having periods of time when they are exceptionally busy. It’s about working together and taking care of each other’s wellbeing as well,” Ms Easton said. She said it had been rewarding to help the community throughout the pandemic. “We’re acutely aware that our patients are not allowed to have visitors. We’re the only people that they’re seeing, as well as the medical
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Rockin’ fundraiser to help Bazz STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH THE community is rallying around a much-loved Redcliffe man who was allegedly assaulted last month by hosting a special fundraiser to help pay his medical bills. Barry Anderson, who is well known within the AFL community, sustained serious injuries during an alleged assault. Mr Anderson, pictured, was walking along Marine Pde, Redcliffe, when the incident occurred. Speaking from his home last week, Mr Anderson said “every day above ground is a good day”. “It’s been a few weeks now and I am getting better every day. The swelling and bruising are almost gone,” he said. “I had six stitches in my head but now they have been taken out, so that’s another step in the right direction. “But I do still get really bad vertigo when I move my head. When I get out of bed the whole bedroom spins, but I am hoping that will go away in time.” Friend Dan Nebe, who is also the director of Rockin’
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Barry Anderson before the alleged assault; band Her Way to Hell will be playing at the fundraiser. 4 the Homeless, said he was horrified to hear the news and wanted to help. “I have known Barry, also known as Bazz, for many years. He’s just a top guy who always goes above and beyond for everyone else,” he said. “He’s well known for his AFL, volunteering and helping local community groups.
“I still remember the story of him and his family giving their house to another family in desperate need when they went overseas. “Giving your house to complete strangers is something not many people would even consider. “Now it is our turn to do something for him when he needs it the most.”
Mr Nebe has organised “The Bazzathon” fundraiser which will be held at the Redcliffe Tigers Football Club, Rothwell, from 2pm on February 19. “It’s the least we can do for Bazz, and we hope this fundraiser will help him with his expensive medical bills,” he said. Mr Nebe said he had been
inundated with offers of help. The day will feature live entertainment, including the all-female AC/DC tribute band Her Way to Hell, as well as Levi X, and Me and Jodie Lee. There will also be children’s games throughout the day, making this a family friendly event.
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Decade of growth paves way for the future MORETON BAY REGION 2011-2021: THEN AND NOW
STORY JODIE POWELL ATTENDANCE at events, the Moreton Bay Region’s population, sport and recreation facilities and the number of parks and open spaces have surged in the past 10 years. The final report on the Community Plan 2011-2021 found Moreton Bay Regional Council had spent more than $367 million on building and major renovations for community sport and recreation facilities, planted more than 46,000 trees a year with help from the community and created 111 percent more shared pathways. Mayor Peter Flannery said one of the most significant achievements of the past decade had been cementing the amalgamation of Redcliffe, Pine Rivers and Caboolture councils in 2008. “While there’s countless activities to mention, the most ground-breaking has been the amalgamation of our Council,” Mayor Flannery said.
We have big ambitions for the next decade “This action alone was the catalyst for supercharging the region, bringing with it the bigger budgets and better co-ordination and delivery of projects needed to transform and build on all of the great things we have in Moreton Bay.” The Community Plan 2011-2021 provided a framework for Council to work towards a vision around the key themes of Creating Opportunities, Strengthening Communities and Valuing Lifestyle. With the plan expiring at the end of last year, Council will refresh its vision and incorporate it into its Corporate Plan 2022-2027, which is due for adoption in June. Other significant milestones included contribut-
ing $108 million to complete 12.6km dual track Moreton Bay Rail Link, securing a university campus at The Mill at Petrie, creating the Moreton Bay Koala Conservation Partnership Project to protect koalas, and building the North Lakes Library and Community Centre. In the past 10 years the region’s population has grown by more than 100,000 people, there has been a 14 percent increase in registered businesses, a 179 percent boost in CCTV cameras – with 1450 now installed throughout the region – and a spike in attendance at Council events of 170 percent. “We have big ambitions for the next decade and you can expect to see bigger and bolder action from Council,” Mayor Flannery said. “We have and will continue to deliver initiatives to protect the natural beauty and enviable lifestyle on offer in the region and the things our residents love most about living here.”
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STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH REDCLIFFE residents can expect a knock at their front door during the coming months to gauge interest and collect important data for a new mental health initiative. Door knockers known as ‘people connectors’ are hitting the streets from now until April as part of the Assisting Communities through Direct Connection (ACDC) project. The aim is to talk to res-
idents about their mental health and link them with wellbeing services in the area, while also gathering feedback on any service gaps. It is funded by the Department of Social Services and run by Community Mental Health Australia, with CEO Bill Gye urging people to take part. “Unfortunately for many reasons people do not want to talk about or even think about their mental health. People prefer to tough it out, hide from others, or
avoid the stigma,” he said. “Often, people only look for or receive support when they are in crisis. But prevention and early intervention is far more effective. “We must be more proactive connecting and communicating with people about the importance of wellbeing. “That’s why the ACDC Project is going directly to households in Australia to engage them in conversation about these important issues.” Residents will be asked if
FOR MORE INFORMATION about the ACDC project, visit acdc.org.au they wish to take part in a survey and receive an information pack with a fridge magnet and brochures. ACDC was run throughout Brisbane and Ipswich in 2021, with data from Ipswich showing people were struggling, especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of the 494 people who engaged with a people connector, they were able to determine 39 per cent of householders said they currently had, or were living with, mental health issues. Of that number, 82 per cent said they had received a formal diagnosis. Anxiety, depression, Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder and schizophrenia were among the most prevalent conditions identified. In addition, 43 per cent of all householders indicated they wanted to seek help for their mental health in the past 12 months, and 40 per cent said they did not get the help they needed.
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Australia Day honours for local legends ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
FOUR community heroes with links to the Redcliffe peninsula have been honoured in this year’s Australia Day honours list. We celebrate their achievements.
WELLSLEY THOMAS (JACK) DARBY
MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
JACK Darby has been honoured for his service to the community after voluntary roles as a Justice of the Peace, ambassador at Brisbane Airport and with the Uniting Church. He is presently the treasurer of the Azure Blue Retirement Village Inde-
KAYLEE ROCHELLE MCKEOWN OLYMPIC gold medallist Kaylee McKeown, who was born in Redcliffe and went to school at St Paul’s Lutheran Primary in Caboolture, has been honoured for service to sport after stunning performances at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. McKeown’s formative swimming career was at Australian Crawl in Burpengary with junior development coach Jodie Morgan and head coach Chris Mooney. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, she won gold in the women’s 4x100m medley relay, women’s individual 100m and 200m backstroke and bronze in the mixed 4x100m medley relay.
AMBULANCE SERVICE MEDAL
CRAD RICHARD SMITH CRAD Smith has had a long and distinguished career over several decades, as a member of the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) across a variety of roles. His passion for the ambulance service began when he joined in December 1985 as an Honorary Ambulance Officer in Cabool-
pendent Living Units Residents’ Committee, a Commissioner of Declarations at Redcliffe Hospital (since 2017) and Commissioner of Declarations at Redcliffe Library (since 2020). Mr Darby was a volunteer ambassador at Brisbane Airport from 2008-2021 and a Justice of the Peace from 1969-1994. In 2020, he received a Long Service Award for 50 years of community service from the Justices of the Peace Branch, Department of Justice and Attorney-General.
ture, until his appointment as an Ambulance Officer in March 1987. As a serving ambulance officer, Mr Smith has performed a broad range of ambulance duties with distinction. He is a committed paramedic, who has attended multiple complex and often traumatic cases in the community and he has sought to care for the sick and injured at all times. Mr Smith undertook
training in coronary care and intensive care, which he effectively completed to become an Intensive Care Paramedic. He went on to successfully gain a position as a Clinical Support Officer for the Metro North Region, where his continued dedication for more than three decades was highly valued by the Queensland community, his peers and the QAS. His length of service and
experience in this complex and extremely challenging environment enabled Mr Smith to provide authoritative advice to more junior staff, patients and carers, his peers and higher management. “For me it became about helping other paramedics achieve their dreams and goals − we have a responsibility not only to the Service and to treat the public, but certainly to pass on our
Mr Darby was also the treasurer of Chermside Kedron Community Church, Uniting Church in Australia from 2001-2007 and in the same role at Middle Ridge Uniting Church, Toowoomba, from 1993-2001. The 93-year-old said volunteering had given him more than he had put in and was the secret to a long life. “It keeps me occupied more than anything,” he said. Learning he was to receive an OAM this year moved him to tears. “I feel very humble about It followed silver in the 400m medley relay at the 2019 World Swimming Championships and gold in 50m backstroke, silver in the 100m backstroke and 4x100m medley relay and bronze in the 200m backstroke at the Youth Olympic Games in 2018. She also earned a silver medal at the 2017 World Swimming Championships in the mixed 400m medley relay. McKeown was named Oceania Female Swimmer of the Year and Female Swimmer of the Year, Swammy Awards in 2020.
experiences, good or bad, and provide that opportunity for learning,” Mr Smith said. “It wasn’t all about just saving lives, there was other things, I was helping people with and helping people get their lives back on track.” Mr Smith is known for his depth of knowledge of ambulance operations and management of large-scale events and incidents. Dur-
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it actually. I’m grateful but I feel many others are more worthy of it,” he said. Mr Darby said the 12½ years he had been an ambassador at Brisbane Airport was a “wonderful experience” and had given him the chance to share his local knowledge with people from across the globe. His work as a Commissioner of Declarations at Redcliffe Library continues but is mostly at Redcliffe Library these days, albeit disrupted by COVID-19. “I hope we can go back on February 7. I miss it,” he said.
IRMA HOWELL, Clayfield IRMA Howell has been honoured for her service to youth through Scouts, including as Redcliffe District and Murrumba District Commissioner. Mrs Howell was in the role at Murrumba from 1994-2003 and Redcliffe from 2016-2017. She has also been an adult member Queensland Branch Heritage Team from 2020; Assistant District Commissioner, Youth Program, Redcliffe District, 2017-2019; State Branch Council Member, 2003-2016; Region Commissioner, Queensland Branch, 2008-2016; Region Commissioner, Near North Coast and Country Region, 2003-2008 and much more. ing Cyclone Yasi in 2011, he co-ordinated the evacuation of 250 patients from Cairns Hospital in a safe and orderly manner to various other hospitals. He was humbled and honoured just to be nominated for an ASM award. “I never saw being a paramedic as a job, for me it felt probably more like an adventure, it was never hard to come to work that’s for sure,” Mr Smith said.
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PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Palletmasters’ General Manager Lorraine Hughes with some of her team at the Clontarf-based business..
Timber lining to dual crises THERE may be a shortage of timber but there is no shortage of camaraderie among staff, customers and suppliers, according to Palletmasters’ General Manager Lorraine Hughes. Ms Hughes said it was one of the good things to come out of COVID-19 which, coupled with the so-called ‘Black Summer’ bushfires, had resulted in a shortage of timber and staff. “It’s all about relationships and it’s really helped us through this,” she said. “The whole business mindset has changed. We’re all in this together, we’re all trying to achieve and I think if you can say anything good has come out of COVID, that’s possibly one of the things. We’re all generally more understanding of the challenges.” The Clontarf-based business has been around for about 40 years and is still owned by members of the
Jackson family – Joanne and Paul who are children of founder Kevin. It is a successful business, of which Ms Hughes has been at the helm for the past three years and worked in for seven. “We have 50 staff on site but we’re looking for more. Staffing’s a real challenge at the minute, trying to get people,” Ms Hughes said. Previous experience is not necessary for the six roles she is keen to fill, just a good attitude and willingness to work. A forklift licence would also be helpful but is not essential. The company sources its timber from Queensland and New South Wales and with about 30 per cent of stock lost in the devastating bushfires of 2019-2020, supply has been a significant challenge. “It’s a massive problem for everybody across the country. We’ve got people phoning us from other states saying, ‘please can
you help, our current pallet manufacturer is letting us down’. We’re saying, ‘no, they’re not letting you down, we’re the same’,” Ms Hughes said. “Everybody’s in the same boat. There’s competitors in the business but we tend to have a pretty good relationship with people and now we’re all in it together. It’s a very different approach. We’re all struggling to get timber. We use about 25,000 cubic metres of timber a year.” In a bid to overcome the shortage, Palletmasters
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is buying larger pieces of timber and processing them so they are suitable for pallets. “It’s not something we’ve ever been geared up to do. We’ve had a machine there that used to come out a couple of times a year, if we had some timber that needed resizing,” she said. “Now, we have two shifts a day running on that machine six days a week just to be able to process enough timber to make the pallets.” It requires more staff and costs the business more, and it’s still not enough to
meet demand. Ms Hughes said pallets were essential for a large number of businesses needing to move product and produce. She’s particularly concerned about the upcoming citrus season and is advising customers to source pallets where they can. “It’s a massive issue and I don’t think people realise the onflow of it. Everything comes on a pallet,” she said. The business has worked with customers whose need was most critical to supply them as best they could and paid suppliers straight away to ensure they had adequate cashflow, particularly smaller timber mills. Palletmasters’ biggest supplier is AKD at Caboolture, which has expanded to increase its capacity. “We have very much a focus of making sure we look after our suppliers as much as we try and look after our customers,” Ms Hughes said.
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Bringing wheely great show to region STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH REDCLIFFE motoring enthusiast Rohan James Robertson is sharing his love of classic vehicles by hosting a number of car shows across the Moreton Bay Region this year. Rohan runs Cardi Gras, an event that brings petrol heads together to browse antique rides in one location, while also raising money for charities that assist the homeless. This year the hugely popular family-friendly event will be held in Strathpine, Pine Rivers and the Ocean View Estate Winery and Restaurant across multiple dates. “Cardi Gras is about giving everyone the chance to show off their pride and joy to other enthusiasts and spectators,” Rohan said. “We welcome anyone who would love to show off their wheels, from car clubs to individual car owners. “In the past, we have had everything from a 1914 Whitley Whippet right through to the brand-new mustangs, and everything else in between. “There is always a wide range of cars to look at, and we hand out trophies
for people who bring their cars down to be on display. “We have trophies for best vehicle in show, best classic, best muscle, best hot rod, best paint, best club display and the people’s choice award.” Rohan said people might know the event under its previous name, Hotrods for the Homeless. He changed the name to Cardi Gras in 2019. The name was inspired by a friend who described his event as “like Mardi Gras, but with cars”. Today, Cardi Gras events are held across other regions in South East Queensland including Ipswich, Blackbutt and Caloundra. Cars have always been a big part of Rohan’s life, with his passion stemming from his father. “My dad was a marine engineer and when he married my mum, he left the seas and settled down on land and became a mechanical engineer,” he said. “He used to deck out his walls with hot rod memorabilia, photos and pin-up girls. I remember dad put me and my two sisters, my grandparents and my mum in an old HQ Holden and we drove from
PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Rohan James Robertson is sharing his passion for cars. Taree all the way up to the old Scarborough Caravan Park where we spent a week in 1972.” While Rohan drives a more modern vehicle today, it does have a special meaning to him. “One of my dad’s friends had a MGB car – one of the 1962 soft tops – and he let me drive it a few times,” he said. “I always said if I ever
had the money, I would get an MG. When my dad passed away in 2019, I got my inheritance and bought myself a car. “I couldn’t afford an MGB because these days they are worth over $100,000 but at least I could buy an MG3 because they are only like $19,000. So now, I can say I have an MG. It’s a funny tongue-in-cheek joke for
our family.” Cardi Gras events will be held on the third Saturday of each month at the Strathpine Centre from 8am-noon for Breakfast with the Cars, as well as the Cars among the Vines at Ocean View Estate Winery and Restaurant on the third Sunday of each month from 2-6pm. This show will also feature markets and car swap meets.
Rohan will also be organising four Cardi Gras events at Club Pine Rivers. If you would like to enter the show and display your vehicle, it costs $5. Entry for spectators is a gold coin donation. Events will depend on the ongoing COVID-19 situation, with Rohan to post updates on the Cardi Gras Facebook page and website.
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Breaking down barriers to learning STORY KYLIE KNIGHT
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LIFE Without Barriers’ HIPPY program is preparing parents and little ones for school, boosting numeracy, literacy and self-confidence. The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) has been running for about seven years at Deception Bay. It is a free two-year, hometutoring program which helps build parent or carer confidence as their child’s first teacher. Through free activity packs, as well as visits from a trained tutor, the program provides the tools families need to learn and play. The packs support learning in the following areas: thinking and exploring; communication; creativity; social and emotional; family and community. HIPPY Co-ordinator Deception Bay Rycille Tighe said mentors worked with families and children aged three to four years. “We aim to make parents their child’s first teacher through fun and engaging literacy and numeracy activities,” she said. The activities are simple yet effective and only take
For more information, visit lwb.org.au, phone Ms Tighe on 0491 229 718 or email hippydeceptionbay@lwb.org.au a few minutes to complete. “It’s everywhere learning. You could be driving, walking or at the shops,” she said. “It builds confidence with the parent and the child before they enter into Prep,” she said. Tutors are parents who are also taking part in HIPPY with their child or have recently graduated from the program. The team will this year include Cait Michels, whose daughter Mackenzie has graduated from the program and begins Prep this week. “If parents feel they have the capability, we upskill them to apply for a position,” Ms Tighe said. It is a paid, part-time position which works in well with school hours. “We mentor them and show them what work/life looks like,” she said. HIPPY will also work with mentors to help them identify study options and
PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | HIPPY Co-ordinator Rycille Tighe with Mackenzie and Cait Michels. career goals. Ms Michels said she was keen to eventually work as a teacher aid for children with special needs. She said being part of the HIPPY program had helped her get to know
other families and boosted hers and Mackenzie’s selfconfidence. “This has helped her have a love of learning, so now she wants to do it all the time,” she said. Mackenzie knows her
one times tables and also completes workbooks with her older siblings and a neighbour. Every month participants of the program meet, giving parents and children the opportunity
to build relationships with their peers and take part in workshops. Some lasting friendships have evolved and Ms Michels said four families were sending their children to the same school this year.
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LIONS roar
Bruce Unwin, Alan Brown, John Paul and Sean Hughes from North Lakes Lions Club mentored students at Mango Hill.
New friendships blossom STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH MEMBERS of the North Lakes Lions Club have passed on a number of important life skills to the next generation while mentoring a group of primary school students. The men taught a group of boys in Year 4 and 2 at Mango Hill State School how to build and care for a garden bed as part of a mentoring program last year. North Lakes Lion Alan Brown said he found the experience “very
rewarding”. “We enjoyed going down to the school and meeting the boys and teaching them some valuable skills,” he said. “All the boys worked together. The older boys helped the younger boys, which was great to see. “It wasn’t only the boys that got a lot out of this, but we did too. It was very rewarding.” Members from the Lions club visited over a number of weeks to work on the project. “The school bought the soil and the plants and
later on I brought in some compost and told them all about it and how it worked,” Mr Brown said. “A roster was even made for the boys to come in every second day and do the watering.” Mr Brown said the boys were proud of what they had accomplished. “There was one time when we were still working when the bell went for their little lunch, and we asked them if they wanted to go but they all wanted to stay and finish,” he said.
“The boys were really proud of what they had achieved and were even bringing their friends up to show them what they had done.” All the boys received a Lions Paw badge to keep for a job well done. “The boys were putting the pins on their backpacks and on their hats. They loved it,” Mr Brown said. The club is hoping to become involved in more projects with the school throughout the year.
Happy New Year readers, from the members of The North Lakes Lions Club. Haven’t we had an exhausting rollercoaster ride with COVID? I hate to remind you, but it’s not over yet. Our first face-to-face dinner meeting for the year had to be replaced with a Zoom meeting, and as I’m sure everyone is now aware, the virus is spreading at an alarming rate. The general consensus is, if you don’t really have to go out, for your own safety, please stay home.
Guest Speakers
I’m in the process of bringing together an impressive group of local guest speakers to our dinner meetings starting in March, to join us to share their wisdom. I’m keeping their names a surprise for now but rest assured that they’ll be on point, very experienced and most enjoyable.
Lions lending a helping hand
The lawn maintenance team being run by Lion Greg since passing the baton as Club President has been a wonderful success and indeed a godsend for several locals who’ve been struggling with their lawns for the past couple of years. So if you know anyone in the North Lakes/Mango Hill area who is genuinely struggling with lawn maintenance and you can’t help them yourself, please phone Lion Greg on 0422 422 710 to register.
Become a member
You can join the North Lakes Lions Club by phoning Membership Officer Lion Sylvia on 0412 068 650. She’ll answer any questions and invite you to our next dinner meeting. Joining our club, you’ll instantly experience our “many hands make light work ethic”, and new residents can make friends, integrate into our community, and help others with your individual skillset.
Until next time, Lion
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Tenders called for The Mill hospital STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought to build a new hospital at Petrie, which will have up to 400 beds and 20 operating theatres. The hospital will be built on Council-owned land at The Mill, which is also home to the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) campus. Millovate Chairman Nigel Chamier said it was seeking tenders from potential investors to be part of an integrated health village. “Potential investors are invited to submit their interest to contribute to
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A new hospital at The Mill at Petrie will anchor an integrated health precinct. Mayor Peter Flannery said the hospital would help drive economic recovery on the other side of COVID-19. “This is the moment
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that we go from talking about what is possible in the Moreton Bay Region, and start putting years of planning into action, with
“The Mill at Moreton Bay ensures we will not be a dormitory suburb of Brisbane, but a distinct city in our own right, with the capacity to create digital corridors, digital trade windows, and become a centre for healthcare innovation and medical research. “With USC Moreton Bay’s enrolment numbers surpassing expectations, I want to see greater emphasis on the development of professional jobs that will an unprecedented 40 per attract more young people cent growth already set to to our region.” supercharge our economy over the next two decades,” Expressions of interest close on February 28. he said.
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A KIPPA-Ring woman who has been looking for a new home in the challenging property market is ready to make that dream a reality after winning $1.9 million in Gold Lotto. She had one of the three division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4229 on January 29 and will collect $1,937,209.61. An official from The Lott spoke to the winner immediately after she checked her ticket on January 31 and discovered her million-dollar win. “When I was on my way to work this morning, I ducked into the newsagency to buy a few things and to check this Gold Lotto ticket,” she said. “When the lady told me I’d won $1.9 million, I was absolutely gobsmacked. I could barely stand up and I wasn’t making much sense. “I just kept saying to her, ‘Are you kidding me? Please don’t tell me this is a joke’. “I wanted to be pretty discreet about it all, but I let out a little scream and yelled, ‘holy sh**!’. “It’s absolutely brilliant. I can’t believe it! I’m still in shock now. Ah, I can’t believe I’m a millionaire. It’s crazy! It’s a dream! I don’t know how this is going to sink in. “Today’s going to be a weird day. I’m still going to go to work, so there won’t be much celebrating, but I’ll be in an extremely good mood.
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HE has played at jazz bars and events across Europe and Australia, and now Brisbane saxophonist and composer Dan Ford will be entertaining music lovers at Council’s upcoming Park Jam sessions. Ford is one of a number of artists who have signed up for the free music in the park event, which will be held over three weekends. He said he was looking forward to bringing his unique sound to a whole new audience. “I have performed in the Moreton Bay Region before, and I think that got me on the radar for Park Jam,” Ford said. “The Park Jam events are a great idea because it’s a good way to reach an audience that you might not find at a jazz bar or a club. “It’s like a public service really in a way, because music is a very important
a s p e c t in all our lives, and this way people can come along and enjoy without spending money.” Dan Ford Jazz Group will perform an array of original songs which Ford wrote himself, as well as some well-known jazz tunes. Six artists will perform throughout the event, with the music ranging from RnB to indie folk and atmospheric jazz. All events are open to all ages, are free to attend and will run from 3-6pm. No bookings required.
Head down to Apex Park at Deception Bay on February 20, Jamieson Park at Scarborough on February 27 and Crockatt Park at Woody Point on March 6.
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bins during the past year. More than 10,000 bottles were collected and cashed in for 10 cents each as part of the State Government’s Containers for Change initiative. Moreton Bay Koala Rescue vice president Mike Fowler was grateful for the cash boost. “The equipment we use is very expensive, so when we receive generous donations like this, we are able to upgrade and purchase new
equipment,” he said. “The cages we use to transport the koalas in once they have been rescued can be up to $400 and every koala rescuer needs to have at least two cages. “We receive no government funding, and some funding from the Moreton Bay Council, so we have to do a lot of fundraising ourselves. “I am extremely grateful for this donation, and I would like to thank
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Turning bottles into cash for koala group THE team from Moreton Bay Koala Rescue Inc will be able to purchase new equipment after bottles collected from the Redcliffe Markets were converted to a cash donation. The rescue group received a cheque for $1001.40 from the organisers of the Redcliffe Markets, who collected thousands of soft drink bottles and cans from marked blue wheely
everyone who dropped off their cans and bottles throughout the year because it all added up.” Redcliffe Markets Coordinator Natalea Noyes said they had worked closely with rescuers during the past year. “The team from Moreton Bay Koala Rescue have joined us at the markets several times over the year as we provide them with a complimentary space so Express Recycling and Redcliffe Markets raised more than $1000 for Moreton Bay Koala Rescue by collecting bottles and cans each week. they can fundraise.”
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Art prize unearths emerging talent STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH ARTIST BJ Murphy has always liked to dabble in different styles of art, but he never thought a spurof-the-moment photograph would win him the top prize in the region’s biggest art competition. Mr Murphy wowed the judges in last year’s Moreton Bay Region Art Prize with a stunning photo of himself inside a hollowed-out tree in the forest. The photo was taken by his friend Jo-anne Driessens, but the concept was his idea. The portrait represented his connection to his country and his ancestors. “This was the first time I had entered the Moreton Bay Region Art Prize, and the first significant art prize I had won so I was really blown away,” Mr Murphy said. “I got that feeling of finally making it and being acknowledged for the effort I have put into my art over the years.
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ENTER NOW Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au for more information. “What made it even special was I won the prize on my country, Jinibara country. “I actually teared up but blamed it on the airconditioning. I certainly didn’t think a photograph would be what landed me the prize because photography has always been a side hobby for me. “This photo wasn’t planned at all, but I don’t think I could have planned it any better.” After taking out the top prize on his first entry, Mr Murphy is encouraging other local artists to submit their favourite pieces. “I would encourage anyone and everyone to enter because you just never know what the judges are looking for,” he said. “I think as artists we can be quite hard on ourselves when it comes to critiquing our own work, but this art prize gives you the
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Heartfelt effort for charity STORY ASHLEIGH HOWARTH TRAINERS from 5ive Elements Fitness will be doing a lot of burpees this month with members paying them to do the dreaded exercise to raise funds to fight Australia’s biggest killer. The North Lakes gym is taking part in REDFEB, an initiative by Heart Research Australia to
raise awareness of heart disease, which kills more Australian men and women than any other disease. They are hoping to raise $2000 by asking members to donate $1 towards the trainer of their choice, with the trainer then made to do one burpee. Jayde Beilby from 5ive Element Fitness said they were pleased to raise money for the worthy cause.
“Why 5ive Element Fitness chose to support REDFEB is because of our slogan – Where’s your heart at?” Ms Beilby said. “It’s not just the outsides that matter with any transformation – we take a great deal of interest in people’s internal results as well. “We use heart rate technology at every studio, so our trainers can monitor
if you’re working hard enough.” Each year, about 54,000 Australians suffer a heart attack, with one person having a heart attack every 10 minutes. Sadly, one person will die every 30 minutes. Heart attacks are caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart. While men may experience chest pain or
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I SUSPECT like me, you have moved from asking, ‘Do you know someone who has had COVID?’ to ‘Do you know someone who has died from COVID?’ Our region has certainly not been spared. As COVID becomes a terribly ‘normal’ part of life, be aware that opening up, large gatherings and freedom comes at a real cost to real people. There is no way around it, we have to normalise life. Just be aware of those who may pay the price and be careful around them and grateful. Prayers go out to all the victims of the pandemic, medically, mentally and economically. We’re on the home stretch.
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PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Senior Sergeant Garth Peake is retiring this week after almost 40 years in the job. STORY KYLIE KNIGHT GARTH Peake’s passion for road policing was sparked as a 19-year-old, straight out of the academy, and it remains a driving force almost 40 years later as he hands the radar gun to the next generation. The Highway Patrol Deception Bay Officer in Charge is retiring this week after four decades in the job, including 25 years in the Moreton District – initially Redcliffe and then a combined Caboolture-Redcliffe traffic branch. During that time, he has adapted to numerous Queensland Police Service restructures, unit name changes and evolving technology but the aim has remained the same – to reduce the number of traffic crashes and save lives. It all started in 1982, when the then law clerk decided he wanted to be a solicitor but was told his tertiary entrance score was five points too low and he would need to return to school to improve his grade. “So I promptly
went around to police headquarters and started on the 17th of January, 1983,” Senior Sergeant Peake said. After graduating from the police academy, he had a short stint in the Brisbane city traffic branch before moving to Mackay (eight years), then Gympie (6-7 years) and finally Redcliffe and Deception Bay in 1996. “I really liked what I did. I could see us making a difference in this area,” he said. “Anything and everything happens in traffic. I’ve been very fortunate in attending all sorts of jobs from murders down – not having to investigate them of course, that’s where the experts come in – but I have certainly been in the thick of it and that’s what’s been probably the most enjoyable part. “Often times, you’re the first one there because we’re out in the car and driving around and the call comes through ‘any unit, any unit’ and that’s when the traffic branch usually gets there first.” Key to his role has been building strong relationships with stakeholders in the community. “That’s invaluable, in my mind,” he said. “We’ve got a pretty good network and it works well in this area and has for a long time. There’s a lot of mutual respect between council and the station. We don’t involve ourselves in politics, it’s just about getting things done
and there’s some pretty good people out there if you just ask nicely. “It’s a bonus for this area because we can get things done properly and quickly.” The job has also given the Burpengary East resident once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to be part of international events including the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2002 and the G20 in Brisbane in 2014.
Don't try to find excuses “Those things just put a firecracker under you because you’ve really got to start thinking differently,” Sen-Sgt Peake said. “I had the privilege of looking after Prime Minister Tony Abbott during G20 as the lead car going into everything. We parked next to Barrack Obama and Putin on the other side – that’s how close to the middle of it I was. “That was just amazing. It was just the luck of the draw. I thought I’d won the Lotto that day. “Even the Commonwealth Games, as much of a schmozzle that was (expected to be), the police really pulled that together. The road policing command had a lot to do with
the co-ordination of traffic and all the movement and we had some really good experts in amongst that team and it came together and worked really well.” Sen-Sgt Peake said while the majority of people tried to do the right thing, speeding, drug and drink driving, juveniles stealing cars and distraction caused by mobile phones were the biggest road safety issues. “It’s like the other day (someone doing) 172km/h on our highway. That’s happening every day and those are the ones we want to stop. Some people don’t think there’s anything wrong with that, ‘the car can go that fast and I’m a good driver’,” he said. “It’s an attitudinal thing. I’ve been spruiking those lines for years but it’s not changing.” Sen-Sgt Peake said all drivers needed to take responsibility for their actions and a rise in ‘the age of entitlement’ spurred on by social media was not helpful. “Don’t try to find excuses. When people accept responsibility, it makes things so much easier,” he said. So, why has road policing held his interest for so long? “It’s just a passion for trying to get it right and change things and I’m a very keen fisherman,” he said, laughing. “When you’ve got a radar gun in your hand…it’s a little bit like fishing sometimes – waiting for that big bite.”
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Taking it all in their stride COOL bayside breezes and views of the water are drawing a group of walkers from Stockland North Lakes Retirement Resort to the Redcliffe peninsula once a month for an activity that is much more than a chance to exercise. The Social Walk it Off Group (SWOG) gives 12 residents, including bus driver Frank Tanti, the chance to enjoy a leisurely
or strenuous walk, a visit to the shops and a bite to eat. They are usually out from 9am-3pm. Mr Tanti said people of all ages could “get on the bus” and take part at their own pace. He drives the 12-seater bus to their walking destination, which is typically by the water on the Redcliffe peninsula at Suttons Beach,
Scarborough or Woody Point. “Some live by themselves and they talk like crazy on the bus going there,” he said. “It’s amazing how they lift themselves, when they come back (in a brighter mood).” There are usually 12 people in the group and they have been enjoying the monthly walks and outings for about one year.
Youngs Crossing Road f lood f ix starting this year STORY JODIE POWELL WORK on a long-awaited bridge to mitigate flooding issues on Youngs Crossing Rd at Joyner is expected to start in the second half of the year. Moreton Bay Regional Council announced at its first meeting of the year that expressions of interest to build the 212m bridge would be sought this month. Mayor Peter Flannery said the bridge would improve flood immunity and cater for growing traffic on the notorious stretch of road. “Right now, 20,000 vehicles (per day) use this
stretch of road,” he said. “That’s thousands of locals cut off from vital services the moment heavy rain rolls through or the nearby dam releases water.” As part of the project – jointly funded by Council and the Federal Government – the bridge will be built west of the existing road. The project will include upgrades to the Protheroe Rd intersection and ongoing access to a nearby park. Mayor Flannery said the project was expected to generate more than 500 jobs. Dickson Federal MP Peter
Dutton welcomed progress on the project and said the Federal Government had committed more than $30 million towards the upgrade. “It only takes a few severe storms like the ones we’ve seen just this summer to put Youngs Crossing out of action, forcing drivers to take a much longer detour and putting pressure on other roads like the Bruce Highway and Old Gympie Rd,” Mr Dutton said. The expressions of interest process will run until April, with shortlisted businesses then invited to tender for the project and start work in the second half of the year.
A new bridge to be built at Youngs Crossing will alleviate flooding issues that close the road.
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IN early January 2022, the Australian Pet Care Association posted a notice to confirm that Canine Cough was spreading rapidly throughout the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay Areas. Many local residents reported seeing cases in family pets who frequent local dog parks, and in some cases in pets who don’t leave the confines of their own back yard. All areas of Australia are susceptible to the virus, and sometimes a community outbreak occurs. This is a great reminder to check that our pets are up to date with the vaccinations.
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One of the biggest challenges is that symptoms often don’t show until somewhere between 5-10 days after exposure, meaning that they are often not showing symptoms when contagious. The main symptoms to look for are: A harsh, hacking cough • which often finishes with gagging WHAT IS CANINE COUGH? Canine Cough, or • Lethargy tracheobronchitis, is • Nasal discharge one of the most common WHERE CAN DOGS CATCH CANINE respiratory diseases in COUGH? dogs. It is an airborne Anywhere within the virus, and while it is always community where they are around our communities, in proximity to other dogs. it tends to be seasonal, with This includes dog parks, an outbreak occurring and doggie social groups, running its course over a vet surgeries, obedience period of several weeks. classes, dog shows, doggie It is very similar to the day care, taking them human cold or flu. for a walk around your DOES VACCINATION PREVENT YOUR neighbourhood, pet shops, DOG CATCHING IT? pet boarding facilities, and
even in your own back yard if it is circulating in your neighborhood and infected dogs are passing by your residence. No amount of supervision, sanitisation, or personalised care can prevent a dog from “catching” an airborne virus.
will recover without treatment within 3-10 days. If you notice that your pet seems very unwell, or loses their appetite, it is important to seek veterinary treatment. If your dog is diagnosed with Canine Cough, it is important that you keep WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOUR PET them rested and at home CATCHES CANINE COUGH? In many cases, pets while they recover.
This will a current C5 vaccination help reduce • If your dog seems unwell, the spread within the keep them home until you are sure they have community and ensure that the outbreak is as controlled recovered and avoid any socialisation with other as possible within our area. Keep them quiet, as stress dogs or excitement can cause the symptoms to become worse.
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email co.tsmoretonbay@ navycadets.gov.au or visit the website navycadets.gov.au ment program for young people aged 13 (12 turning 13 this calendar year) to 17 years, with a maritime focus that helped them develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills. “There’s a wide range of activities to do,” Lt Hughes said. The unit has parade on Friday nights from 6.30-
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in community activities such as Anzac Day. Lt Hughes said cadets from across north Brisbane and the Moreton Bay Region were part of the unit. There are eight volunteers connected with the unit, which is comprised of six uniformed volunteers and two parent volunteers, including Lt Hughes. The unit has 40 active cadets, but with the new school year the unit is actively recruiting more. Its first parade of 2022 is on February 11.
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What’s On Jurassic Creatures Exhibition Jurassic Creatures, is an interactive walk-through event that will captivate young and old alike. Explore an ancient world full of animatronic dinosaurs. Get ready to be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return and come alive before your eyes. Marvel at the story of their 165-million-year domination of life on earth. Watch them move and hear them roar! When: February 11 - March 6 Where: Caboolture Showgrounds Tickets: $31.56
Les Misérables Lynch & Paterson present a new production of Les Misérables, one of the world’s longest-running musicals. It tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the aftermath of French Revolution, this timeless story of intertwined destinies reveals the power of compassion and the quiet evil of indifference to human suffering. As Valjean’s quest for a new life carries him into Paris and to the barricades of the Student Revolution, he is hunted by Inspector Javert and the ghosts of his past. Amidst a battle for the soul of Paris, he discovers the true meaning of love and salvation. When: February 18-20 Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Tickets: Adults $59.90, Concession $54.90, Child $34.90, Family $150 + booking fees
The Katte Collection Dr Elaine Katte is an avid collector who spent her life surrounding herself with beautiful objects. In 2020, she bequeathed her art collection to Moreton Bay Regional Council to care for and share with future audiences. Get to know this remarkable woman, learn her interests and her history as a significant collector of art, furniture and fine objects. When: February 19 - July 9, 10am-4pm Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Tickets: Free entry
Margaret Olley, ‘Poppies and pears’ (detail), n.d. Oil on board. Bequeathed by Dr Elaine Katte, Moreton Bay Regional Council Art Collection.
Sip ‘n’ Dip Art Class Get your creative juices flowing and book a spot in the next Sip ‘n’ Dip class in Mango Hill. Create a matching alcohol ink teacup and saucer set at the art class held at Stellarossa Mango Hill. Everything you need to make the matching set is included in this guided learn-to-make class. When: Stellarossa Mango Hill Where: February 25, 6-8.30pm Tickets: $75
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This That Festival For the first time ever, This That festival is heading to Queensland. Party down as some of Australia’s favourite bands, artists and DJs take to Sandstone Point Hotel stage. Catch Hayden James, Polish Club, WHAT SO NOT, Jack River, Dune Rats, Client Liaison, Spacey Jane, Mallrat, WAAX and heaps more. When: March 5, 12.30pm Where: Sandstone Point Tickets: From $160.05
Barbara Cleveland: Thinking Business Thinking Business explores forms of female friendship, collaboration and artistic labour. The project takes its title from Hannah Arendt’s description of her friendship with Mary McCarthy. As Arendt wrote, “it’s not that we think so much alike, but that we do this thinking business for and with each other.” Intellectual and creative connection between women is at the centre of this project, which focuses on the 15-year working relationship between the members of Barbara Cleveland. When: March 4 - April 30, 10am-4pm Where: Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Tickets: Free
Rolling Hills Festival The first annual Rolling Hills festival is on at Eatons Hill Hotel on Saturday, March 5. Returning to the venue for their first Australian show since the pandemic is New Zealand band, Fat Freddy’s Drop. Showcasing New Zealand and Australian talent, Rolling Hills is proud to bring live music back to the outdoor stage after what has been a challenging year for the entertainment industry. Joining Fat Freddy’s Drop is Winston Surfshirt, taking the stage for a sunset performance after a splendid day of live music by Drax Project, Katchafire, JessB, Coterie, Foley, Paige and Jelly Oshen. When: March 5, noon Where: Eatons Hill Hotel Tickets: From $116.79
Bribie Triathlon Test your endurance by taking part in the last race in the 2021-2022 Bribie Island Triathlon series. The Bribie Triathlon course caters to varying fitness levels across four different race options; triathlon long and short courses, active first timers’ course and the active kids’ race. This four-race triathlon series has been running for 34 years, growing from its humble beginnings to become one of Bribie’s biggest sporting events. When: March 19-20 Where: Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara Tickets: From $24 to $150. Register online bribietri.com
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LAWN grubs are decimating lawns across the region in large numbers enjoying summer heat, high rainfall and humidity. The conditions are ideal for pupa, that have been patiently waiting in the soil below the grass, to hatch. Coochie HydroGreen North Lakes area manager Paul Martin said it was a perfect storm. “They’re everywhere. We’ve been in full swing treating them since October,” Mr Martin said. “There’s a lot of lawns out there that are damaged.” He said the grubs, with ‘champagne taste’ went in search of healthy lawns to devour. One North Lakes couple whose families and friends had pitched in money for them to lay a new lawn came back from their honeymoon to find
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it severely damaged. He said he would receive 10 calls a month from clients who had spent thousands laying new lawns which already had grubs in them. Many people buy retail products to treat their lawns, but the grubs return because no preventative treatment has been applied. “It’s all about prevention and maintenance, if you don’t do your homework, they’ll be back,” Mr Martin said. “Top of the tree for lawn grubs is a healthy, well-fed lawn,” he said. So, what are the signs to look for, so your backyard does not become a lawn grub buffet?
“Your first sign is your lawn will look brown and you’ll think it’s dry. A lot of people confuse irrigation with lawn grubs. It’s a shift in the way the lawn looks,” Coochie HydroGreen franchise owner Ian McLeod said. You will also notice moths and small grey wasps flying around. Then clusters of eggs will form on gutters and soffits, which resemble small balls of cotton wool. Each cluster can have 400-500 eggs in it. “They come down on little spider silks, like a parachute or bungy cord, as tiny little grubs – they call them instars – and they’re no bigger than a pinhead,” Mr McLeod said. “He hits the ground and starts eating. He eats in the lawn for around two weeks until he gets to the size of your finger. Then he will dig down and start to metamorphosize into a pupa. “The pupa will stay in the
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soil and then emerge as a moth. They can do up to six generations in one year. That’s just one moth, one family.” Mr McLeod said a lawn could be ‘back to bone’ within 3-4 days. “They eat the leaf, not the whole plant − they don’t attack the roots. It’s like using thinning scissors through your hair. “They’re thinning it out by eating the leaf. Then, the roots and soil are exposed,” he says. “It doesn’t kill it, but what happens is all the weeds come in and the lawn gets dried out and bakes the soil. Then your soil become hydrophobic.
It starts to repel water like greaseproof paper.” The best way to deal with lawn grubs is to apply preventative treatments every eight weeks. “If you brush the eggs off a surface, they will die but that’s more for aesthetics because you won’t actually stop them. You can clean them one day and they’re back the next,” Mr McLeod said. “Treatment won’t stop them from laying the eggs, but if they hatch and hit that lawn they will die within seconds.” Coochie HyrdoGreen offers pet, child, bird and e nv i r o n m e n t a l l y - f r i e n d l y treatments that do the job and come with a warranty.
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A LOVE for amateur theatre has prompted Fay Richards to transition from acting on stage to jumping into the director’s chair. The lifelong member of Mousetrap Theatre Company has been overseeing early rehearsals for the group’s upcoming mystery thriller, Dial M for Murder. The curtain will rise for nine shows between February 25 and March 13. Mrs Richards said she was excited about her new role. “I have been acting since 1993 and I have done heaps of shows with Mousetrap Theatre,” she said. “I’ve had a few lead roles in past productions, and comedy shows have always been my favourite. “Doing cabaret when your body is young and supple enough to do those high kicks is easy, but now…. it’s a big nope from me. Now it’s fun to be the person leading the play.” Mrs Richards will be assisted by Val Farmer and the late Theresa Kendall. “Sadly, Theresa passed away during production which I just couldn’t believe, but she still has the credits of assistant director,” she said. “But I have also got Val as my assistant director to help me. It’s always nice to have a
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person by your side who has directed before.” Dial M for Murder, written by Frederick Knotts, was originally a stage play. Shortly after, it was made into a movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Ray Milland and Grace Kelly. The story takes the audience on a suspenseful journey of revenge, blackmail and murder. The main character Tony plots to have his wealthy wife Margot murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. After discovering Margot is having an affair, Tony comes up with a plan to kill her by blackmailing an old acquaintance to do the deed. But when things go astray, he must outwit the police. “The movie makes it look easy, but when you are doing it in front of a live audience every day on a small stage, it’s completely different… there’s much more to it,” she said.
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Expect developments with family, finances, creative projects and in your love life – it is St Valentine’s Day week after all! A key matter of principle or a favourite project will require careful discussion to avoid mistakes. Avoid impulsive behaviour, as it will set you back. You may receive news that could open doors.
Romance is alive, and this week’s events will bring it centre-stage in your life. The Venus-Mars conjunction will spotlight a business or personal collaboration, especially if you were born in early July. For all Cancerians, this is the time to re-evaluate a financial or personal investment. It’s also a good time to boost your health.
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You’ll appreciate a change of tempo and the chance to meet like-minded people. Travel and get-togethers will provide the chance to enjoy favourite interests. Next Thursday’s full moon will shine a light on domestic, family or property developments. Beforehand, news or a get-together may be intense, so ensure you pace yourself.
JULY 23 - AUGUST 22
If you are making long-term or serious decisions, ensure you base your choices on facts, and not on assumptions or sentimentality, as next Thursday’s Leo full moon signifies a new chapter in your personal, work or daily life. Key talks and developments this weekend could clarify the best way forward for you, so be prepared to plan new ideas.
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GEMINI
MAY 21 - JUNE 20
The upcoming two weeks are a good time to develop a fresh understanding with someone special, so be proactive, especially at work. An exciting if restless chapter is about to begin and breaking new ground will appeal. The key to success lies in collaboration and compromise. Research and your insight will help you to succeed.
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Get set to turn a page over in the coming weeks via changes at work, health, or simply because you realise more about what – and who – means the most to you on a daily basis. This weekend’s talks or a trip will help you to prioritise certain people. Avoid taking someone’s judgmental attitude towards you personally.
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DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19
Discussions this weekend will help you to sort out how to approach your personal life in the most practical way. Next Thursday’s full moon puts your connection with a group or friend in the spotlight. You’re ready to reconfigure who – and what – must come first in your life. It’s a good time for a health appointment.
This is a good time to develop a fresh understanding with someone close as key developments arise that encourage you to forge better relationships. Avoid being pressured into making decisions; take your time to facilitate a good understanding. For some Capricorns, developments will arise regarding a key decision at work.
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OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21
Intense talks or a trip this weekend will contribute to a fresh perspective in your personal life. You are increasingly putting your principles first and leading from the heart. A new chapter will begin, affecting circumstances in your domestic life or home. You may find that your work schedule changes as you become more dynamic and proactive.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21
As an exciting chapter is starting, a key personal investment or financial matter deserves focus to avoid impulsiveness. For some, developments will revolve around a thrilling relationship; for others around travel or a venture that comes to life. Developments midweek will provide you with direction and the best path forward.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18
Next Thursday’s full moon signals that there will be key developments in a close relationship, especially if it’s your birthday next week. Someone special will be on your mind and this is a good time to put them first. Some Aquarians will receive important work or health news and will need to re-organise their daily schedule.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20
This is a good week to reach out to friends, organisations and groups of like-minded people as you could turn a corner not only in your personal life but also at work. It’s also a good week to boost your health and wellbeing. A key meeting could bring someone special into your life, so singles, be prepared to socialise!
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THE creator of a unique art and lifestyle trail that journeys through the Moreton Bay Hinterland is encouraging locals and visitors to jump in the car and go exploring. Danielle Latta launched Tawny Trails in November 2021 to drum up more visitors to the hinterland’s galleries, museums, national parks, restaurants, wineries and hotels. Visitors will experience the charming towns of Woodford and Dayboro, as well as the picturesque roads of Mount Mee, Ocean View, Clear Mountain, Samford and Wights Mountain on the 70km adventure. Ms Latta described the trail as a “creative living experience” with something for everyone of all ages and interests to enjoy. “Creative living is partly about exploring, experiencing, and experimenting. So, we decided to incorporate not only stunning state-ofthe-art galleries and brilliant unique art studios but also lifestyle elements,” she said. “Along this picturesque journey you will find an
visit tawnytrails.com/ abundance of different creative art forms, from liquid pouring and large abstract landscapes paintings to glass-blown vases and rare iconic artworks. “It was also important to show appreciation for the other businesses that support the arts, so they have been included too.” In addition, visitors can also go horse riding, trek the Gantry Nature Walk and participate in a yoga class. “But we didn’t stop there as we have also included a boutique tour guide. So even those who don’t drive or would like to have the best trail experience with a few special extras, can,” Ms Latta said. With so much to see and do, Ms Latta recommends you plan two trips or a weekend getaway to fully immerse yourself in the trail. “The trail can be easily split in two – Dayboro to Woodford and Dayboro to Wights Mountain,” Ms Latta said. “We recommend at least two visits to fully enjoy
what’s on offer. “Our artists are constantly creating, so there will always be something new to experience. “You will also find some sensational accommodation options for the complete immersive getaway.” An easy-to-follow guide had been created for visitors. “A trail means all the hard work has been done and put on a plate for you to enjoy – it’s the place to go for escape, inspiration and motivation,” Ms Latta said.
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G'DAY all, Keeping it simple. During my interactions with beginners, I continually hear they've searched YouTube or social media and significant numbers of them are overwhelmed by the diversity and technicality of the advice being handed out via these sources. While some advice and tips may be valid and showcasing the latest and greatest tackle on offer delivers for sponsors and manufacturers, the conflicting nature of quite a lot of the information due to competition for likes, views and subscribers results in information overload and confusion for the parents and grandparents who just want to take the kids fishing for the first time. It's supposed to be fun, not stressful, yes? While high-end rods and reels, the latest and greatest lures or the current trendy knots and rigs are beautiful to use and successfully using a new technique, rig or piece of tackle can deliver a great sense of satisfaction, they aren't required for families to go out, enjoy a few hours on the beach or at the local jetty and have the kids catch a fish. The excitement a child shows when catching their first fish is so openly honest and unrestrained, it's beautiful, and the memories being created are priceless for everyone concerned, but it won't happen if the adults decide to do something else.
So, for any beginners out there thinking about having a go, grab a handline or an entry level rod and reel combo, some fresh bait, a few sinkers and some small hooks, (kids just want to catch something, they don't care if it's big), learn one simple, basic knot, and get out there and give it a shot. It definitely beats sitting at home staring at a screen. Have a yarn to fellow fishos on the day as well. Most of them are quite happy to offer some advice to help a newcomer learn the ropes. And for those of us who may be more experienced, maybe it's time to remind ourselves why we love fishing so much? 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 • Prawns have been active in local rivers, creeks and bays. • The odd Threadfin Salmon hanging around the prawn schools. • Summer whiting on Margate Beach • Flathead still consistent around the peninsula. • Cod, squire and grassy sweetlip on the inshore reefs. • Mangrove Jack in the canals and the rivers and creeks. • Mud and Sand crabs in Bramble Bay, Deception Bay and in the rivers and creeks with some very nice muddies being caught.
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FLATHEAD are always a popular target for recreational fishers. Flathead belong to the family Platycephalidae and there are approximately 80 species known worldwide and well over half of these are known from Australia. The name of the family is derived from the Greek words platy, meaning "flat", and kephale for "head". Most species are only small fish (less than 20cm) and they live in depths from about 1-300m. There are three species anglers generally encounter around the Moreton region – the dusky flathead (Platycephalus fuscus), the bar tailed flathead (Platycephalus australis) and the sand flathead (Platycephalus endrachtensis). Anglers fishing offshore over sandy habitat frequently catch the eastern blue spot flathead (Platycephalus caeruleopunctatus). The dusky flathead is the largest member of the family and the species most frequently targeted and caught by anglers in Moreton Bay. It is differentiated from the other common species by the presence of large dark blotch on the tail. It is restricted to the Australian east coast and ranges from approximately Cairns to the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria and prefers shallow water (generally less than 10m). Dusky flathead aggregate
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Holiday, year-round at home. The home has the elusive North-East aspect that people always ask for and is situated adjacent to a junction on the canals, providing long & wide water views We’ve managed to find a rare canal home that has full side access for a caravan or boat Resort-style backyard. Sparkling pool, level grassed area, Bali Hut even an all-weather outdoor kitchen. This is one for the entertainer. Awesome work from home options with 2 x air-conditioned offices PLUS a stand-alone studio with independent street access. There are so many options for these spaces. Just use your imagination. Located in a popular street, walking distance to Dolphins Centre, Stadium and Leagues Club. Renovated throughout, this home showcases Newport living at its finest.
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Family oasis awaits 10 Satinay Pde, North Lakes FEATURING expansive open-plan living spaces and large outdoor covered alfresco area, this home at North Lakes takes entertaining to a new level. On the ground floor there are multiple rooms to entertain family and friends, including a separate casual lounge area, large kitchen and dining space, all of which flow onto the covered alfresco area via sliding doors. The kitchen has ample storage, stone bench tops, glass window splashback and a large island bench which has room to seat the whole family and more. It also comes equipped with stainless-steel appliances including a five-burner gas cooktop, dishwasher and double built-in ovens. Flowing on from the kitchen and meals area is a 7sqm indoor/outdoor alfresco area which includes a built-in barbecue, ceiling fan, water feature and garden. There is also an enclosed theatre room on the ground floor with its own separate bathroom. A large internal laundry can also be found adjacent to the kitchen. This property features four bedrooms, with the master suite located on the ground floor, giving parents their own private retreat. It has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with a double sink vanity and walk-in shower.
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But selling if you then have to re-purchase another home is not without risk. It can often cause people to get stuck or frozen on making a decision to put their home on the market. If you’ve been frozen, I think it’s really important to be very careful about what decisions you may make next. You should be especially careful if an option is tabled for you to sell your home off the market. Off-market sales are driven by Buyers who are seeking an advantage in the purchasing process. These buyers whether working directly (or through an Agent) try and thaw you by making an offer that on face value may sound incredible. The offer often comes from left field and may even be unsolicited.
The home also has a double-lock up garage with internal access, window shutters, a low-maintenance and fully fenced yard, as well as a 6.6kw 20-piece solar system. Ray White North Lakes Sales Agent Ryan Suhle said the house was move-in ready. “This house is a former display home, so all the fixture and fittings are immaculate. It’s a real move in, set up and forget type of property,” he said. “It’s also very low maintenance, so you won’t be spending every Sunday mowing the lawns.” Mr Suhle will be hosting open homes for buyers, as well as private inspections.
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A third living area can also be found surrounded by the bedrooms, as well as a separate bathroom and toilet.
The risk as a Seller is that this Buyer is likely not to be the best one in a very wide world of Buyers. You need to remember that the Buyer is looking for an advantage (that’s natural) but you don’t want this to be at your expense if you are the one selling. The risk of being short-changed as a Seller in this scenario is super high, even if the deal seems too good to be true.
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Upstairs there are an additional three bedrooms which have built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans.
Selling risks in a hot market The local market continues to power forward in what can only be described as the “Great Real Estate Boom of the Century”. The rapid and extreme price growth has left plenty of winners and sadly plenty of losers, with pot luck often the only differentiator between the two. The winners are those that own their own home, bought or financed before the market surge. These “winners” are the new rich. The market surge in property values has been caused purely by an imbalance between supply and demand, simply there have been lots of buyers with fewer properties available for sale for them to choose from. This is what has created unbelievable selling conditions.
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Scarborough – WOW Located in prestigious Scarborough, this Hamptons inspired home is waiting for you. You have the potential to add more rooms if desired. The ground floor has an extra large triple garage that has drive through access to the rear allowing for a pool. You also have the potential of adding a rumpus room or turning downstairs into another bedrooms dual living depending on your needs. Polished timber internal stairs leads you up into the combined country kitchen with open plan living and dining. Three bedrooms upstairs. The master bathroom has a large clawfoot bath and separate shower. Master bedroom has an ensuite and a generous walk in robe. Front verandah is ideal for the early morning coffee capturing the magnificent sunrises and the fabulous bay breezes. As the afternoon sets, sit on the large back deck soaking up the sunsets and the mountain views. It also has a 6.6kW solar system. This home is a complete package just waiting for its new family.
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SEE TRIAL GAME Date: Saturday, February 26 Time: Gates open at 11am. Leadup game (Cyril Connell Challenge – Dolphins v Tigers) at noon. Warriors V Titans at 2pm Vaccination requirements: All patrons, contractors & staff must be vaccinated for entry (or have an approved exemption). Tickets: Visit ticketmaster. com.au, click on sport and rugby league
PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | The Warriors during a training session at their Redcliffe base. STORY KYLIE KNIGHT FANS will get a look at the Warriors’ “best squad available” when the side take on the Titans at Moreton Daily Stadium this month in their last hit-out before the 2022 season starts. Tickets are on sale now for the NRL trial game on February 26, which kicks off at 2pm. Assistant Coach Stacey Jones, who has re-joined the club this season at its new base at Redcliffe, said the squad was looking good particularly with the addition of experienced halves Shaun Johnson and Ash Taylor. “Obviously, I wasn’t
around last year but when games are in the balance you need your key players to step up and that comes with experience,” Jones said. “We’ve got a couple of experienced halves – Sean and Ash – the growth of Chanel (Harris-Tavita) and obviously having Kodi (Nikorima) there too. It’s a really good balance in that group and a key part of the game we’ve got to get right.” Johnson looks certain to wear the No.7 jersey, with the other three competing for No.6 and the bench utility role. “Right now, we’re working through how we’re going to play footy and who’s playing in what position.
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I guess we won’t be able to nail it down for certain until we’ve played trials and players put their hands up. Certainly, right now we’re thinking who could play where,” Jones said. Before the February 26 trial at Moreton Daily Stadium, players including Nikorima and HarrisTavita, forward Jazz Tevaga and back rower Josh Curran will have the chance to impress during the NRL All Stars game in Sydney on February 12. They will also play a trial game against the Storm on February 19 at Casey Fields, Victoria. “It’s exciting for us to trial here (at Redcliffe)
because we’ve done all our preseason, it’s going to be our last hit-out and near-enough to our best possible squad that’s fit and healthy,” Jones said. “It’s exciting that we’ll be able to play here where we’ve been based.” Jones is hoping for a big crowd at Moreton Daily Stadium. “We get quite a few people to watch our training. Hopefully there will be a lot of expat Kiwis and locals that can get out and support this team because we feel this is our home now,” Jones said. Captain Tohu Harris, who is recovering from a knee reconstruction, hopes to
make his playing return in mid-May and is working with the squad at training. He’s feeling confident ahead of the season opener against the Dragons at Sunshine Coast Stadium on March 12. “The team is flying around the field at the moment, everyone’s physically looking … certainly a lot better than we have in the last couple of years,” Harris said. “Everyone’s putting careerbest numbers whether it’s conditioning or weights and that’s been very pleasing and we’re getting a lot of confidence out of that. It’s not going to decide results for us but will certainly help.”
A TEAM of Redcliffe Dolphins’ female rugby league players will get the chance to emulate the game’s pioneers as they begin their campaign in the Queensland Rugby League’s under-19s competition. The Dolphins’ under-19s team were due to play their first trial last Friday against the Norths Devils at Bribie Island (after Moreton Daily News’ deadline) as they prepare to enter the Harvey Norman Cup under-19s competition. If they turn to history, the young team has an obvious choice to encourage them – the 1975 Redcliffe Dolphins women’s senior team. That side won their competition, and now the under-19s team will be the first senior Dolphins female team in many years. The coach is former Dolphins’ Queensland Cup player Deon Bird, who had a long professional career in Australia and England. He said numbers had been encouraging at training, but the team was always looking for more players. “I am satisfied with how the team is going and has been training but we won’t be turning anyone away.” He has a family link to the team. “I’ve got three daughters so, I have been around female sport a lot and my eldest daughter is part of the team,” Bird said.
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Walmsley will start in the Reds’ Rookie Ball team, maily for players aged 1825, in the 80-game Arizona Complex League and go to the Under 18 World Cup in Florida in September. He may stay at that level for two years, before hopefully moving up to the A leagues then the MLB – a feat only 33 Australians have achieved. “That’s the ultimate goal,” said the former Pine Hills and Windsor player, who has been at Padres for
two years. “The competition is pretty tough!” Walmsley’s move follows the Reds’ appointment of David Lutz as a scout in Australia. Trey Hendricks, the Reds’ director of international scouting, said on mbl.com being Brisbane based, Lutz was able to evaluate local players, without COVID travel restrictions. “We’re going to give him a chance to start,” Hendricks said on mlb.com. “He’s up to 91mph (146km/h) with his fastball. He’s got above-average deception.
“He hides the ball well and he’s got encouraging potential with his secondary offerings. “He has a low-mileage arm in Australia that doesn’t get the innings or wear-andtear that you might find in Latin America sometimes. We like the upside.” Walmsley was one of four Padres’ named in the Under 18 Team Australia squad in February 2021 but unable to attend a camp in Canberra due to COVID. A second camp and World Baseball Softball Confederation U18 World Cup were
also victims of the pandemic and most of the squad aged out of Under 18s. But, Brisbane Bandits invited the Under 19 Team Australia – which included Padres’ Joel Hogan, Miller Bell and Lachlan Wilson – to matches late last month. Australia lost the threematch series but had valuable experience. Walmsley was unable to play having signed for Reds. The Bandits’ team included former Padres Samuel Holland, Liam Taylor, Maverick Winlaw, Jay Myers Ben Walmsley, left, with his Redcliffe Padres’ colleagues Joel Hogan, Miller Bell and Joel Hogan at the Australia U19 match against Brisbane Bandits. and Liam O’Hea.
Shaun’s ready to race STORY NICK CROCKFORD
SHAUN Richardson is heading south this week for the start of a new racing challenge. The Kippa-Ring driver, from Road Rage Industries, will be on the grid for round one of the ARG Series at Symmons Plains just outside Launceston. It is Richardson’s first full season in the national Series after racing in a handful of rounds over the last three years. He has also entered the TA2 Series, on Queensland and NSW tracks. Both series are set to be televised – ARG live on Channel 7, TA2 will be recorded. The 53-year-old will be driving his Dodge Challenger, which started life as a Mustang but was rebodied at Road Rage Industries. Richardson’s expectations are realistic being new to the competition but he knows the opposition will also be tough. Last year’s winner Nathan Herne is back. Aaron Seton, son of two-time Australian Touring Car Champion Glenn has also entered. So too Jett Johnson, grandson of racing legend Dick Johnson – a five-time Australian Touring Car Champion and three-time winner at Bathurst. “We’re new to it. New to the set-up,” Richardson said, “there’s lot of V8 Super Car teams running (in the ARG Series) now.
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Before Christmas Philp brought in former Brisbane Roar duo Solomon Weldemarian and Harry Talbot, the ex-Roar Youth team captain. At the same time central defender Brodie Boyce, who also spent time on the
NORTH Lakes resident Josh Hands will next week start his assault on two world snooker titles. The 16-year-old is in the World Snooker Federation (WSF) Junior (Under 18) Championship and the WSF Championships, being held back-to-back in the UK city of Sheffield the sport’s spiritual home. As one of four Australians selected for the championships, Hands will miss the first three weeks of his Year 12 at North Lakes State College.
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PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Shaun Richardson and his Dodge Challenger ready for the ARG Series this weekend. “They have all the infrastructure, all the data of the tracks we’re going to. So, we’ve got to learn the tracks and learn the set up. “I think at the beginning of the year we’ll be just nibbling in the top 10. “Then hopefully by the time we’ve done a few
rounds, done more infrastructure in the car and got bit more knowledge about the car, we’ll be running in the top five. “There’s quite a few young guys coming in, so that’s going to be good for the series and maybe a stepping-stone for them to
get into the V8s.” Richardson may also cross the Pacific to race Stadium Trucks in Long Beach, California – if he can get a sponsor. “That would cool. It’s a big opportunity. In stadium trucks I think we can win races, definitely.”
ARG Series February 11-13 – Launceston March 18-20 – Phillip Island April 15-17 – Bathurst, NWS Round 4 to be arranged August 5-7 – Qld Raceway, Ipswich, QLD September 16-18 – Sandown Raceway, VIC November 11-13 – Bathurst, NSW TA2 Racing Muscle Car Series February 18-19 – Sydney Motor Park, NSW August 19-21 – Queensland Raceway, Ipswich Sept 30-Oct 2 – Sydney Motor Park, NSW November 11-13 – Bathurst, NSW
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Roar books, joined from Sunshine Coast Wanderers. Power came from 2-1 down to beat Newcastle Olympic 3-2 in their second pre-season match on the Gold Coast. It followed a big win at Pine Hills in their opening fixture. Philp and his squad are
now in a Pre-Season Club Championship with NPL rivals Lions, Gold Coast Knights, Easts and Brisbane Roar. Ironically, Power also face Lions (March 4) and Gold Coast Knights (March 12) in two of their first three fixtures of the NPL Qld season. Power begin with the tra-
ditional Foundation Cup curtain-raiser at AJ Kelly Park on February 25. As NPL Qld Premiers, Power host the FQPL1 Premiers from last season, Brisbane City. Power’s women’s side has also been adding to its squad for the FQPL season with US keeper Liz Har- Coach Aaron Phil with club captain Trent McEvoy last season. rington the latest to sign.
CHRYSLER Mcloughlin and Boadie Moss, from Redcliffe Little Athletics, were among the medals at the Caloundra Carnival. In the Under 10s, Chrysler won gold in the 400m in 1 minute 40 seconds (tied with a Caloundra athlete) and 800m in 2 minutes 50 seconds. He was also fifth in the 200m and long jump. Boadie took the triple jump silver with pb of 9.63m and bronze in the high jump, javelin and had another pb of 4.39m for third place in the long jump.
Nine-wickets for Rafter BOWLER Elijah Rafter had match figures of nine wickets for 59 runs but could not help Peninsula avoid defeat in its Community Cricket Championship match against Coorparoo. Coorparoo were dismissed for 104, Nick Turner took 4-10 and Rafter 4-29, before Peninsula fell for 66. Myles Topp taking 7-16. Rafter (5-18) and Kieran Radcliffe (5-30) raised home hopes skittling the visitors for 106, but Peninsula found runs equally hard to come by and finished 9-84. For more pictures visit moretondaily.com.au
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Redcliffe records fall at sprint meeting REDCLIFFE Leagues Swimming Club (RLSC) had five personal bests and three top 10 finishes at the Brisbane Sprint Championships on January 29-30. Elouise, Joshua and Oliver Svensson, Trista Hockey and Rylee Smith linedup for the 50m races which lead into the Queensland Sprint Championships, also at Chandler, this weekend.
Aurora Jansma who broke two long-standing club records.
Gold for duo at sprint titles STORY NICK CROCKFORD JOSH Mcdonald led Southern Cross’ medal haul at the 2022 Vorgee Brisbane Sprint Championships. The nine-year-old won gold in the 50m freestyle and bronze in butterfly and backstroke. Barry Pope, 13, won gold in the butterfly and silver in freestyle as well as finishing fifth in backstroke. There was also a bronze medal for Joseph Borger, 8, in the backstroke, while Amelie Hoefel was a eighth in her breaststroke final. Luke Mcdonald was ninth, Mara Hoefel 10th, Hudson Sturges 10th and reserve finalist Zoe Wright 11th in
In her first championship meeting, Eloise, aged eight, was eighth in the butterfly and 10th in the freestyle while North Lakes’ Rylee Smith, 13, was 10th in the backstroke. The youngest team member, five-year-old Aurora Jansma, who is below the championship minimum age of eight, broke two club records which had stood for 21 years.
She smashed the five years girls’ freestyle record with 51.06 seconds – beating the 52.45 seconds set by Kaelyn Hann on January 23, 2001. Aurora also broke the Redcliffe Leagues Swimming Club’s backstroke record with 1 minute 1.58 seconds, again beating Kaelyn Hann’s record of 1 minute 4.33 seconds set on November 6, 2001.
FairPlay vouchers
Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a FairPlay voucher valued up to $150 for a child, which can be used for sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity. Visit qld.gov.au/recreation/ sports/funding/fairplay
Coaches wanted
Moreton Bay Raptors gridiron club is expanding its coaching and support staff and is looking for expressions of interest for the 2022 season. Teams: Youth 10-13 years (mixed), Juniors 14-17 years (mixed), Women 17 and over, Men 18 and over. Email info@raptorsgridiron. com.au by February 11.
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breaststroke events. Also in action were Alicia Ayala-Zessin, Suly Ayala-Zessin, Tabitha Borger, Amber Leigh Bosch, Charlotte Bradley, Markus Bradley, Sami Chandler, 1. 3. Sarah Dwyer, Rohan Fenwick, Issah George, Kai Harris, Spencer Harrold, Iona Hearsum, Ella Pope, Ella Sweeney, Lucas Want and Emily Yates. Southern Cross had 68 pbs, 11 top 10 finishes and 23 top 20 places. “I’m over the moon with these results,” Jayden Hadler, Southern Cross Head Coach and Director of Ripple Swim, said. “Our whole team has 4. been working together really well and the training 1. Josh McDonald. | 2. Joey Borger. | 3. Barry Pope. | 4. Back Row: Jayden Hadler, Rohan Fenwick, Barry Pope, Lucas has been very consistent.” Want, Ella Sweeney, Iona Hearsum, Alicia Ayala-Zessin and Yvonne Bosch. Front: Ella Pope, Markus Bradley and Mara.
Hundreds join Aussie Day swim Put to test at Open titles GRACE Swimming duo Lily Smith and Alia Shaw, pictured above, were in the Australian Open Water Championships at Adelaide on January 29-30. Smith, 16, was fourth in her national age group over 5km clocking 1 hour 5 minutes 49 seconds off Brighton Beach. Shaw, 13, was eighth in Australia in her age group over 5kms in 1 hour 10 minutes 58 seconds.
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REDCLIFFE swimmers dominated the top awards at the first Suttons Beach Pavilion Swim held on Australia Day. The event, hosted by Suttons Swim Group (SSG) Multisports, attracted 400 entries and there are plans for it to become an annual event. Margate’s Andrew Affleck took out the men’s 4km race in a time of 57 minutes 53 seconds. Sally Dymond, from Redcliffe won the women’s 4km swim in 1 hours 12 minutes 26 seconds. The men’s 2km went to Nick Lane, from Redcliffe, in 26 minutes 29 seconds with Gemma Zaicek, from Highgate Hill, winning the
women’s race in 8 minutes 34 seconds. There were also 1km races and a family fun inflatable swim. SSG which has three swims each week and welcomes newcomers, organised the swims after the regular Australia Day family events were moved from Suttons Beach to Scarborough.
The Lakes FC has been drawn against Gatton Redbacks in the FFA Cup SEQ Round Two. The match will be at Kinsellas Sports Complex, date and time to be announced. The winner hosts FQPL1 side Souths in round three.
Reddy to play
Join Redcliffe Leagues Hockey Club’s Reddy to Play program which covers the basics of the game for those aged four to 12, on February 19, 26 and March 5, 12 from 8.15-9.30am at the Oxley Ave fields. Visit redcliffehockey.org.au
Dragons on road
Deception Bay Dragons will travel to Pine Rivers Athletic in the FFA Cup SEQ Round Two. The winners face Broadbeach or Highfield in round three.
Tigers’ sign-on
Redcliffe Tigers AFL club kicks off the year of the tiger with signons February 12, 10am1pm at Nathan Rd, Kippa-Ring, for all ages. Transfers from other clubs open February 1. Visit redcliffetigers.com.au
Dolphins test
Redcliffe Dolphins Soccer Club has been drawn away to Logan Village Falcons in the FFA Cup SEQ Round Two. The winner will be at home to New Farm or Ipswich City in round three. Dates and times to be announced.
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Power add hat-trick of signings PENINSULA Power has added more important pieces to its squad for the 2022 NPL Qld campaign, which gets under way this month. Club captain Trent McEvoy has re-signed after an injury-hit 2021 season, along with defender Hayden McHenery and forward Brenton Fox. Fox, entering his fourth year at AJ Kelly Park, told Power Media it was a “special opportunity to win three (premierships) in a row.” McHenery, who has won two premierships in two years at Power, said: “We also have an exciting new group, which will surprise a few teams this year.” That was echoed by coach Aaron Philp. “We’ve had a bit of a turnover but have replaced really, really well,” he said.
PADRES’ US PROFESSIONAL SIGNINGS: Jay Nilsson – Cleveland Indians 2006 Jacob Reust – Cleveland Indians 2008 Jason Kilby – Cincinnati Reds 2013 Samuel Holland – San Diego Padres 2013 Kai Noa Wynyard – Texas Rangers 2020 Ben Walmsley – Cincinnati Reds 2022 STORY NICK CROCKFORD BEN Walmsley is no longer dreaming of a baseball career in the US – he is counting down to the day it starts! The Redcliffe Padres’ player has signed with Cincinnati Reds and is “shut down” from competitive pitching until he joins the MLB (Major League Baseball) club. That will be in April for extended spring training in Arizona. Until
then the (just turned) 17-year-old is following a Reds program at home. “It’s a four-week block, six-days a week, one day off,” said Walmsley, “mostly fitness and then the (six-weeks spring) training will be more development. “I’m actually feeling quite nervous at the moment. There’s going to be a lot of change, new people and a new culture to get used to.” CONTINUED PAGE 50
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