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Sweet new memories PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Anna Connor is thrilled with the new home of iconic Redcliffe tearoom Teddies ’n’ Sweets.
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BELOVED Redcliffe tearoom Teddies ’n’ Sweets is taking shape in its new home. Having moved from its Cominos Arcade home of 14 years to a new venue just before Christmas, owner Anna Connor said it would be a little longer before she could offer high teas. “I’m waiting on council approval for the kitchen, but I have a kitchen maker on standby,” Ms Connor said.
She has been overwhelmed by support from patrons, with many popping in to say hello, check out the teddies and buy a pork pie or English sweets. “For people to come and find me means such a lot to me. The new shop is even better than the old one because people with walkers can park right out the front and there’s other parking nearby,” Ms Connor said. Once the kitchen is installed, Ms Connor plans to
hold a grand opening. “It will be lovely and bright, with loads of red, white and blue and Union Jacks, but it will still have that warmth people love.” In the meantime, the teddies are settling in, with the iconic giant teddy taking pride of place. Store mascot Watson, about whom Ms Connor has written a series of children’s books, is still in COVID-19 lockdown, but will return very soon.
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Ms Connors said she looked forward to serving long-standing regulars and newcomers high tea. “We take time to make it special – people usually come for a special occasion and we want them to have something to remember. It will be different in a new setting – we’ll help them make new memories,” she promised. Teddies ’n’ Sweets is at 4 Violet St, Redcliffe
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Bell sounds on day one STORY KYLIE KNIGHT WHEN school returns this week, the Zinyemba family will be celebrating the start of a new chapter for twins and Prep pupils Tanya and Tawana, and the final year of primary school for their brother Batsi. The youngsters will also have sister Rutendo, in Year 4, looking out for them as they explore Mango Hill State School. Principal Tracy Egan said they would be among about 230 pupils across 10 classes to start Prep this year – the school’s biggest Prep cohort since it opened in 2012. The total school population has grown from 200 pupils to almost 1500 in that time. Ms Egan expected the first day and first week to be similar to previous years, with added hygiene and social distancing requirements, and the school is encouraging parents to be involved in those memorable first moments. “It’s really important to enjoy that first day with their child,” Ms Egan said. She said the school held a meet-the-teacher afternoon on Friday for pupils and their parents to ease first-day anxiety. Her tip for parents helping their
PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Tanya and Tawana Zinyemba are looking forward to starting Prep together this week.
children navigate the first few days of school is: “remain calm, be positive and celebrate. It’s an exciting time to let your child go and trust another person with them all day. Children react to how their parents are feeling. Work with the teachers.” Tanya and Tawana’s mother Mugowe Zinyemba said she and husband Shadreck would continue a
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The girls are looking forward to joining their siblings at big school, meeting new friends and enjoying the playground, which they tried out when Dolphins News met them last week. “They are excited about school work and have made a few friends already when they came in for transition,” Mrs Zinyemba said. “I think they are looking forward to meeting other
Autumn closure for Target TARGET at Kippa-Ring Shopping Centre will close in April, according to a company spokesperson. It is one of up to 75 Target and Target Country stores across the country which will close or be converted to Kmart outlets. Target said on its website that the decision was to “improve the commercial viability” and adapt to the current retail environment. “We want to thank our Kippa-Ring team, the local community and all of our customers for shopping with us over the years and hope they will consider visiting us online,” a Target spokesperson said. “Our focus is on supporting our team through this time as we work through finding suitable redeployment within other Wesfarmers businesses as well as with other employers in town. “Any permanent team members who we are unable to secure suitable redeployment will have access to all their entitlements.” In South East Queensland, the Beerwah, Noosa Junction and Forest Lake stores will be rebranded. Beaudesert is the only other Target in the region to close.
kids and making new friends. “We have been talking about school, driving past school, looking at their uniforms and trying them on.” While they will walk through the gate together, the girls will be in different classes when the bell rings. “I think Tanya will be fine. Tawana might be a bit nervous but once she has settled in, she will be fine,” For further information visit target.com.au/businessupdate Mrs Zinyemba said.
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tradition started with their older children – both bringing the children to school and settling them in. “When the bell goes, we walk away and go home,” Mrs Zinyemba said. “I’m going to have my nails done and have a nice brunch.” She always sheds a tear or two and said this time was likely to be the same.“It is a big year for us,” she said.
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THE winners of this year’s Moreton Bay Region Australia Day Awards have made the region a better place to live during a particularly challenging year, according to Mayor Peter Flannery. Their extraordinary efforts were recognised during a ceremony at Caboolture Sports Club on January 21. Mayor Flannery said he had never been prouder to be an Australian than in the past 12 months because Aussies “rolled up their sleeves and got on with it”. He said this year’s recipients were a fine example of this spirit. They include Citizen of the Year Ronnie Benbow, of Cedar Creek, who founded the Carer’s Foundation in 2015, Australia’s only charity providing wellness programs to unpaid carers at no cost. Mayor Peter Flannery said Mrs Benbow’s work had changed the lives of carers across Australia, improving their health and wellbeing, and giving them hope. “Almost no one is prepared for the demands, expectations and even isolation that comes with suddenly becoming an unpaid carer for
Citizen of the Year: Carers Foundation founder Ronnie Benbow, of Cedar Creek Young Citizen of the Year: Reegan Pellowe, of Caboolture Volunteer of the Year: Melissa Redsell, of Warner Arts and Culture Award: Jim Higgins, of Scarborough Sports Award Winner: Lily Postlethwaite, Caboolture Environmental Award: Robert Crudgington, Newport Read their stories for free online at moretondaily.com.au someone you love,” he said. “In many ways, Ronnie has singlehandedly led the charge to change that.” She has cared for others professionally as a nurse, in her personal life, and now supports carers in the Moreton Bay Region and beyond to improve and maintain their physical and mental wellbeing. The past year has been particularly challenging for carers, struggling with isolation during the COVID-19 shutdown. Mrs Benbow said the difference the foundation’s pro-
grams made was life-changing and life-saving. “Just seeing the difference that we make in our unique wellness programs inspires me every day to keep going,” she said. “It’s a massive honour to be recognised and something that I would never have thought I would receive. I just love what I do. This award is really for the all the carers out there, so please if you know of any carers, especially those not coping, let us know so we can support them.” “I will keep going until we get our new carers wellness centre, which will be a centre that is available for carers 24/7. They can come any time before they hit that health crisis breakdown and they can come and recharge, do the programs. We would love that centre to be in the Moreton Bay area.” The Moreton Bay Region’s other Australia Day Award winners included Young Citizen of the Year: Reegan Pellowe; Arts and Culture Award: Jim Higgins; Sports Award Winner: Lily Postlethwaite; Environmental Award: Bob Crudgington; and Volunteer of the Year: Melissa Redsell.
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PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | This year’s Moreton Bay Regional Council Australia Day Award winners with Mayor Peter Flannery. Inset: Jim Higgins, left, and Bob Crudginton, right, of the Redcliffe peninsula.
ENVIRONMENTAL warrior Bob Crudgington and writers’ advocate Jim Higgins, both Redcliffe peninsula residents were among those honoured in this year’s Moreton Bay Region Australia Day Awards. Mr Crudgington received the Environmental Award for his efforts to raise awareness of environmental issues, improve local habitats specifically surrounding Redcliffe and Hays Inlet, and inspire the next generation of eco warriors since the Redcliffe Environmental Forum was formed in 2005. Mayor Peter Flannery said Mr Crudgington was a true environmental leader who shared his passion for protecting the environment with everyone he met. “Robert has been instrumental in creating and facilitating a range of initiatives to protect Moreton Bay’s stunning natural sur-
rounds,” he said. “With a passion for marine environments, his work restoring and protecting saltmarsh at Hays Inlet has ensured this pristine area will continue to thrive for wildlife and locals to enjoy. Mr Crudgington is a firm believer that if you look after the land, the land will look after you. “My job as president of the Redcliffe Environmental Forum is mainly to facilitate and support all the wonderful people that work in the environmental community, whether it be koalas, turtles, looking after the bush, and more,” he said. “It’s an honour to be recognised with this award but I’m just representing a large group of dedicated people who care about the environment and the wildlife around it. “I hope this award highlights the value of people getting involved. I want everyone to participate and contribute. It doesn’t take
much to make a difference.” Scarborough’s Jim Higgins is encouraging writers across the Moreton Bay Region to put pen to paper and pursue their passion in literacy, but it was his passion which earnt him the Arts and Culture Award. As the President of the Fellowship of Australia Writers Queensland (FAWQ), Mr Higgins was instrumental in bringing the inaugural Readers and Writers Festival to the region this year. Mayor Peter Flannery said his contribution to arts and culture had benefitted many. “In fact, thanks to Jim, we’ve had many people already register for the upcoming Readers and Writers Festival in June. Jim is also part of the Redcliffe Writers Group and volunteers for Writers Open Mic, which is often a drawcard for writers and visitors across South East Queensland to Moreton Bay,” he said. Mr Higgins said it was a surprise to receive the award. “To me, this acknowledgement should be for all those writers and people who work to make their life story a creative one,” Jim says.
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Rothwell Edge at the Anzac Ave/Deception Bay Road traffic lights, will be a mixeduse centre with three hubs (retail, health and fuel/fast food) plus a childcare centre. Earth works under way. Stage 1 leased; Stage 2 75 per cent leased; Stage 3 available.
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Signalling return of corner store STORY NICK CROCKFORD CONVENIENCE is the driving force behind four new retail developments on a 5.5km stretch of Anzac Ave in this region, according to a retail expert. The quartet - at the highway end of Kallangur, North Lakes, Mango Hill
and Rothwell – are either being built, ready to be built or going through the Development Application (DA) process. However, four becomes five with construction now well advanced on another centre roughly 500m away (as the crow flies) on Kinsellas Rd West in Mango Hill Village.
With shops in all five, it appears to be a return of the corner store - but on a slightly larger scale along a major arterial road. There are additional elements in each ranging from town houses and offices to fuel stations and a swimming pool. But retail is a constant. Retail expert Professor
Gary Mortimer, from the QUT Business School, explained: “The consumer is looking for convenience. “When people are timepoor, they can pop in for bread, milk, eggs, fill up the car, grab a coffee … all avoiding big shopping centres. “Look at the demographics of the North Lakes area. “You may find a high pro-
portion of young families, tradies, blue collar workers and children in childcare. “So, when people are picking up the kids …. there is a bit of science (behind) giving them the retail options they want.” Each of the developments will be looking for a slice of the retail expenditure which is rising in this
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Call for all to take care ENSURING children travel safely to and from school is the responsibility of the entire community, according to the Officer-in-Charge of the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit. Senior Sergeant Garth Peake said while parents, teachers and students themselves played a key role, other motorists shared the responsibility. “Kids are not savvy with traffic movements and crossings,” Sen-Sgt Peake said. “They don’t always possess the skills and it’s confusing for some of the little ones. “I see it as a whole community problem – it’s up to parents and other drivers to make sure kids are safe.” Sen-Sgt Peake said police would not hesitate to fine or prosecute motorists breaching school zone
rules when school returns this week. He said there were several steps to ensure the safety of children during school drop-off and pick-up times – 7am and 9am and 2pm and 4pm on school days. “Speeding is an issue around 40km/h zones – you need to obey the signs and obey the crossing supervisors, take your time and show consideration. Pickup zones are also an issue – don’t pick your own, use the ones that are there. “If you’re going to do something else, park your car and walk to get your child because a lot of kids don’t have road sense.” Sen-Sgt Peake said parents should not double-park around school zones, not only because it was illegal, but also be- PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Redcliffe Police Station Sergeant Mark Spencer with some firearms that have been seized by police. cause it is a safety issue.
Gun owners urged to safeguard firearms STORY JODIE POWELL FIREARMS owners across the Moreton Bay Region have been urged to consider boosting the security of their storage after several incidents where weapons were stolen. A Moreton District Police spokeswoman said the stolen weapons had been stored correctly, but thieves had still managed to take them. “We’re trying to encourage people to take extra steps such as CCTV,” the spokeswoman said. Licensed firearm owners are required by law to store weapons in a compliant, locked safe when they are not in use, with ammunition stored separately in a secure container. Speaking ahead of a planned audit of weapons license holders across the region, the spokeswoman said it was important to store keys to gun safes
FOR MORE INFORMATION visit police.qld.gov.au or contact your nearest police station away from the safe and to ensure safes were installed in a secure manner. “They shouldn’t be in a place where they can be readily located or in sight of intruders – for example not in an unlocked garage or shed,” the spokeswoman said. Safes should also be stored away from power tools or other items that could be used to break in. “A person who possesses a firearm must take all reasonable precautions to ensure safe storage, that the firearm is not stolen or lost and that it does not come into possession of a person who is not authorised to possess it,” the spokeswoman said.
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Supporting people with Parkinson’s Disease STORY JODIE POWELL LIVING with Parkinson’s Disease is a challenge, but for David and Angela Martin being part of a support group makes life easier. Mrs Martin was in her 50s and the chef at the couple’s West End restaurant when she was diagnosed with the progressive neurological condition in 2000. Mr Martin said they thought their world had come to an end. “We grappled with the enormity of the situation as we knew nobody who was a sufferer of this disorder,” he said. Joining a support group was a lifeline, they said. “You get friendly with people who have the same problem as you - you don’t feel embarrassed if you can’t talk properly,” Mrs Martin said. She said while many people associated Parkinson’s with tremors, there were other symptoms too, such as stiffness or slowed movement, and sharing experiences with others in the safe environment of a support group was liberat-
PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | More than 20 years after her diagnosis with Parkinson’s Disease, Angela Martin and husband David still provide help for others.
ing as well as educational. “It’s a feeling of belonging to something,” she said. Mr Martin said Parkinson’s was not widely understood by the community and group members say their movements are often mistaken for the actions of someone who is drunk. Mrs Martin said support groups were like a second family, and being a mem-
ber helped her come to terms with her condition. The Redcliffe Parkinson’s Support Group meets at the Redcliffe RSL Club from 10am-noon on the fourth Friday of every month, except December and January.
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THE last time Melissa Redsell saw James Collen in 2003, he was a tiny newborn. When she met him again last week, she found a strapping 17-year-old about to start his final year of high school. Ms Redsell was a newly graduated nurse at Redcliffe Hospital when James was born, and he was her first delivery. James’ mother, Helen, had met Ms Redsell when they worked together as nurses in the emergency department at the then Holy Spirit Hospital at Chermside (now St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside). Ms Redsell transferred from Holy Spirit to Redcliffe Hospital as a student nurse, graduating and gaining a permanent position. When Ms Collen went
into labour, she had no inkling a casual conversation with Ms Redsell before she moved to Redcliffe would come to fruition. “I mentioned I was having a baby at Redcliffe and Melissa said wouldn’t it be funny if she was there when I came in to have the baby,” Ms Collen said. Having waited for her parents-in-law to arrive to babysit her first son, Jonathon, Ms Collen arrived at Redcliffe Hospital about 5am. “She rang me on the way,” Ms Redsell said. “I was working in ante na- PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Melissa Redsell’s first delivery was Helen Collen’s second son, James, 17 years ago. tal and had to get permisAfter James was born, Ms Collen’s Facebook feed, other again, swapping stosion to go to delivery.” Ms Collen said, with her their lives went separate bringing back memories of ries about their children husband outside the deliv- ways and it was not until the day James was born. growing up and their work saw anblind article “She delivered my second lives, while James watched ery suite, it waswhat comforting No matter typeMsofCollen shutter, moretondaily.com.au baby as her first delivery! on, bemused. to have Ms Redsell by her by or awning you require forMsyour home about Redsell win-or Time flies,” Ms Collen comside. About to start Year 12 ning an Ausmumpreneur “My husbandwe sat outside business, have the right solution tomented on the post. at Redcliffe State High because he was a fainter, so Award for work with the It took four months for your needs at a very competitive price. School, James teaches sailcharity she founded, A moretondaily.com.au to Mel was my support. “Having a familiar face Brave Life, that their paths arrange the reunion and ing at Humpybong Yacht. Ms Redsell and Ms Collen Club and plays lead guitar when you’re there – it’s would cross again. something I could focus on.” The article popped up in were thrilled to see each in the Believer Band.
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Gabrielle’s comeback STORY NICK CROCKFORD
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DIRECTOR and head teacher Gabrielle Turnbull is back at Redcliffe Arts’ So Lively Arts Academy … to the delight of students. Ms Turnbull left in June last year and travelled to Melbourne to take care of her eldest daughter Eliza, a past Southern Cross Scarborough student and winner of the Tyson Evans Art Award. Eliza had colon cancer and sadly, after an initial improvement, passed away in October, leaving a sixyear-old daughter, who needed immediate care from Ms Turnbull. Managing her grief, Ms
phone 0477 002 545. Turnbull as now returned to the academy in Comino’s Arcade off Redcliffe Pde and released the teaching program for the academy’s first term of 2021. “After such a difficult six months, it feels wonderful to be back in beautiful Reddy,” she said. “The support and understanding I have experienced from the Art So Lively community is awe inspiring. “So much love and care from this wonderful community has given me the motivation and strength to start our great art PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Art teacher Gabrielle Turnbull has returned to Redcliffe.
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academy afresh in 2021.” It began with a series of six three-hour children’s art workshops entitled The All Creatures Great and Small – We Love Them All which were held earlier this month. The program for Term 1 will see students exploring the styles, techniques and works of some favourite world artists. “With the new expanded studio space, we are now fortunate to be able to host both children’s and adults’ exhibitions in our own beautiful gallery space,” she said. Art So Lively is Redcliffe’s only teaching arts academy and now in its seventh year of operation.
Briefs Aeromodellers lease The Sports Aeromodellers Association Moreton Bay has been granted a two-year lease at the Griffin Sports Complex. The association will be allowed to use the land until work begins on stage 2 of the Griffin Sports Complex. Once work begins, the association will relocate to a council-owned property at Burpengary. Have your say Moreton Bay Regional Council will host sessions at Deception Bay (8-10am) and Scarborough (noon-2pm) on February 20 about the management of the region’s coastline. Turn to page 14 for details.
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BARRY Jennings’ final Christmas lights display at his Rothwell home achieved both its goals. It raised around $1500 for Redcliffe Hospital’s palliative care department and all the lights now have new homes. This was Mr Jennings’ 10th Christmas lights display which took four weeks to put up using more than 600m of lights, many trailing down from a sixmetre tree. Hundreds of people visited the display at Wattle Rd and joined in the lucky draw raffle. “The whole thing was a success, a most worthwhile exercise,” said Mr Jennings, who has sent all
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t h e money raised to the hospital. J u s t about all his lights and decorations have now been bought by enthusiasts and will likely be on display next Christmas. He thanked everyone who contributed to the month-long display, especially those who helped take them down. Mr Jennings, 80, has found setting up the display harder each year and will now stop.
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WORK on the new Deception Bay overpass on the Bruce Highway is gathering pace with motorists and residents warned of more heavy machinery, noise, dust and temporary lighting. The latest update on the $163 million project says the construction teams will continue with earthworks, drainage works and piling for the first of two new bridges across the highway. Areas affected will be on the Bruce Highway, Old Gympie Rd, New Settlement Rd, Deception Bay Rd and the Eastern Service Rd. As a result, there may be localised traffic changes, speed limits, detours and traffic control in place. With heavy machinery in operation, dust and noise may increase. Cconstruction traffic near the work zones will increase and temporary lighting towers will be in place during nightwork.
Friendship a focus at Bridge club STORY JODIE POWELL THERE’S more to the game of Bridge than playing cards, according to the vice president of the Redcliffe Bridge Club. Ross Shardlow said the friendships formed were just as important as the game itself. “While it is a stimulating, complex game, it is a joy, and friendships evolve,” Mr Shardlow said. “Redcliffe is known throughout the fraternity
FOR MORE INFORMATION email susan.kennard@bigpond.com or phone 0418 237 230. as one of the friendliest clubs.” His view is backed by former vice president Sue Kennard, who said the Redcliffe club was particularly sociable, with many members coming together for pre-COVID trips to Tangalooma,
Stradbroke, Lady Elliott and Norfolk islands. “Bridge is a very big world – there’s lots of groups and competitions,” Ms Kennard said. “There’s a big congress on the Gold Coast every year that attracts more than 2000 players from 21 countries.” Mr Shardlow said playing sessions at Redcliffe attracted 40-50 people, with the club having a detailed COVID-19 plan that included social distancing and temperature checks
for every visitor. “It’s a very cheap sport – it’s $5 a session to play and the sessions go for three-and-a-half hours and you get tea, coffee and biscuits,” he said. Ms Kennard will hold free Learn to Play Bridge sessions from February 6 and said no experience was necessary. There is a textbook available for $20, but it is not compulsory. The learn to play sessions run for 10 weeks on Saturdays from 9-11am at PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Redcliffe Bridge Club’s Sue Kennard says the game attracts people from all walks of life. the Redcliffe Bridge Club.
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Discover Asian culture and Eastern delights at this year’s Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year celebrations.
Celebrate Lunar New Year CABOOLTURE’S Town Square will again be transformed into a world of Asian culture and Eastern delights for Moreton Bay Region’s Lunar New Year celebrations on February 13 from 4pm to 8pm. It will be a chance to be transported to an exotic world of Asian cuisines and traditional Chinese entertainment. Those interested in learning more about the traditions of the Lunar New Year can enjoy themed art activities and cultural displays. Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) Chairman Shane Newcombe said it was an event not to be missed. “The Moreton Bay Region
FOR MORE INFORMATION visit moretondaily.com.au/ lunarnewyear is celebrated as a diverse and inclusive region and we look forward to celebrating the Year of the Ox with locals and visitors in February 2021,” Mr Newcombe said. “The program is filled with traditional lion dancing, Chinese dragon dancing, Chinese choirs, musical performers and a spectacular cracker show finale.” Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery said it was becoming a major event on the regional calendar.
“Lunar New Year is a massive event celebrated by more than 1.5 billion people from Singapore to China and here in Caboolture its popularity grows every year,” he said. “If you haven’t been before, make 2021 your year to discover this spectacular celebration of culture, food, and tradition.” Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year is a COVID Safe event. Contact tracing details will be required upon entry by checking in via a QR code. Event parking is available in the multi-story car park off Hasking Street, and CBD parking on James Street. Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year is free to attend.
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THIS year’s Jetty 2 Jetty is off to a running start with course certification, a new 10km wheelchair race and registrations flowing already. In the event’s 35th year, the Association for International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) has officially certified the race. This certification means the course has been accurately measured and set up, so competitors complete the correct distance. Those running can be considered by athletic governing bodies for records or qualifying criteria. Plus, the performance by this year’s runners can be considered by other certified races. The new certification is expected to be a drawcard for serious runners and the wheelchair 10km race, which opens for registration soon, is also expected to draw competitors from across the state and beyond. The new category follows last year’s event in which an elite wheelchair athlete took part as well
EVENT DETAILS WHAT: Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run WHEN: Sunday, July 19 2021 TIME: 5.30-10am WHERE: Pelican Park, Clontarf as other wheelchair participants. It made sense to make it official this year. Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) Chairman Shane Newcombe said these were exciting additions to one of the most scenic and popular running events on the calendar. “I am proud of the team who work tirelessly to make this fun run better each year. The inclusion of the 10km wheelchair category will be a fantastic addition, making the event as inclusive as the course allows,” he said. “To have the
course certified was not an easy feat, we are excited to be officially certified, which separates our fun run from others and gives runners the choice to join the ranks of the professional international races such as the Sunshine Coast Marathon.” Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery is also elated with the course certification and inclusion of the 10km wheelchair race. “There’s no better way for our events to be bouncing back from COVID than by making
them more inclusive for all. “My ambition is to make this region the most accessible in South East Queensland and the inclusion of a wheelchair race is a great way to demonstrate that there are no barriers to enjoying the beauty of Moreton Bay.” Get in quick to take advantage of the early bird discount pricing as it wraps up on January 31. There are race distances to suit everyone − 3km, 5km, 10km and 21km. Visit j2j. com.au/register to sign up before the price increase. Runners are encouraged to sign up as a team and they can save 10 per cent if they register with a team of 10 or more by May 3. Entry for the 21km and 10km events includes a singlet, while 3km and 5km participants receive a cap.
Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run is brought to you by Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism and Moreton Bay Road Runners, in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council. For more information, visit j2j.com.au.
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JARGO PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | John Philip, Wendy Powell, Jude Millar and Peter Powell are all set for the event, which is raising money for brain cancer research.
Bowl up to honour memory of Lincoln STORY JODIE POWELL FRIENDS, family and the wider community will gather at Bramble Bay Bowls Club on February 14 to raise money for brain cancer research in memory of Lincoln Powell. Lincoln was 43 when a brain tumour claimed his life in 2016 and since 2017 his beloved Bramble Bay Bowls Club has hosted an event to raise money for brain cancer research at the QIMR Berghofer Med-
ical Research Institute, building on fundraising efforts that started after he was diagnosed. His mum, Wendy, said it was a fitting backdrop for the barefoot bowls, raffles and auctions that raise money for research. “Lincoln was a member of the social club and he kept coming down even when he was not able to work,” she said. “He said he wanted to have two wakes because he liked a beer and his mates
were either at the Belvedere or here.” At Lincoln’s Bramble Bay wake, general manager Brendan Rodgers offered to host a memorial day in his honour. The first was held on Lincoln’s birthday – February 19. Dad Peter said Lincoln had been driving a truck filled with beer and had stopped to deliver it when he had his first seizure – the first indication anything was wrong. “When he woke up, the
ambulance driver had taken his keys and he demanded to know why,” Mrs Powell said. Lincoln was taken to hospital, where initial scans cleared him, and was waiting on a urine test when a doctor called him into another room. “They told us he had a tumour the size of a Mars bar,” Mrs Powell said. Bramble Bay Bowls Club marketing manager Scott Davidson said the club was pleased to host Lin-
coln’s Memorial Day on the Green. “We’re donating 100 percent of all proceeds to the charity,” he said. Since the first Lincoln’s Day in 2017, the event has raised more than $24,000. The event, including live music from 3pm, is on February 14 from 10am. Barefoot bowls is $10, with all proceeds donated to QIMR. No bookings are needed, but guests will need to register electronically on the day to meet COVID-19 requirements.
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New boat to the rescue STORY KYLIE KNIGHT
MEMBERS of Moreton Radio Yacht Squadron have welcomed a new, much bigger boat to their fleet thanks to a grant from Moreton Bay Regional Council. The rescue boat will be used to retrieve broken down or damaged boats and set up the racing course and replaces one stolen during the COVID-19 lockdown in March/April last year. Moreton Radio Yacht Squadron Commodore GarSTORY NICK CROCKFORD BRIAN Roselt remembers it well. He became ‘hooked’ on surf lifesaving after a few minutes sitting on a trailer at the Redcliffe club. That was five years ago. Today he is a Redcliffe Surf Lifesaving Club Patrol Captain, mentor to many and has surf lifesaving’s Bronze Medallion. Mr Roselt is also part of surf lifesaving’s Waverunner 12 operations support team covering from Golden Beach, Caloundra around 10km up to Kawana. In fact, Mr Roselt, now 57 and a Kippa-Ring resident, reckons surf lifesaving is something he may be able to do for decades. “The biggest reward is teaching skills to others,” he said. “I love mentoring the younger members (at the SLSC) and hearing them paraphrase what they have been told. “That and rescuing someone and giving them back to their family. I think there’s no more noble thing to be able to do.” He found surf lifesaving, or surf lifesaving found him, during a conversation about swimming and surfing – both of which Mr Roselt said he “loves”. “A friend of mine had (the surf lifesaving club’s) Patrol 6,” says Mr Roselt,
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ry Russell joined committee members and Councillor Sandra Ruck (Div 5) at Jabiru Canal last week to launch the boat for the first time. Mr Russell said Cr Ruck had been instrumental in connecting the squadron with council, so they could apply for a grant. “I’m thrilled that we could throw the club a lifeline and give them $2190 toward purchasing a new dinghy through our Local Community Support Grant,” Cr Ruck said. “With its membership base rapidly growing, it’s
fantastic that Council was able to help keep this yacht squadron afloat.” The club paid for the motor at a cost of $1200 and has beefed up security. “The councillor keeps dropping in to see how we’re going. Without her help, we probably wouldn’t be here,” Mr Russell said. Moreton Radio Yacht Squadron is the second biggest in Queensland with about 40 members. The squadron has three classes of boat and five sessions a week. It also hosts
events throughout the year. Mr Russell said the rescue boat was essential when racing boats, which could cost between $500 and $10,000. Sailing is on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and Sunday mornings. The squadron is planning the Newport Classic to be held in the coming months, once the date has been approved by the state body. For more information about funding opportunities, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/grants/
PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Cr Sandra Ruck with members of the squadron.
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PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Redcliffe Surf Lifesaving Club Patrol Captain Brian Roselt is hooked on helping others.
“we were talking swimming and surfing and he said ‘why not come down’? “I sat on the trailer and was hooked. I thought it’s something I can do until I’m 80, if I’m fit enough, giv-
ing back to the community.” His first rescue was a pool swimmer who got into trouble (off Suttons Beach). Then there was a double rescue in which he had to quickly decide which order
to rescue the swimmers. Mr Roselt arrived on the peninsula at the age of two – “I got here as soon as I could,” he joked - and has never left. He grew up at Scotts Point, one end of his cur-
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rent patrol area every third Saturday. As well has being a patrol captain at Redcliffe SLSC, he is also part of Grimsey’s Adult Swim Fit sessions off Sutton Beach.
Council’s new sweetner for meetings COUNCIL meetings can no longer proceed in Moreton Bay Region without a packet of Tim Tam biscuits - specifically the new Moreton Bay Raspberry and Dark Choc variety. The unanimous vote last week approved a “sweetner” for members of the public attending meetings.
“Arnott’s launched three other new flavours, but Moreton Bay Raspberry and Dark Choc is the only one I can remember. It’s definitively the best,” Mayor Flannery said. “For as long as this biscuit is available on Australian shelves, we’ll have a packet to give to someone in the crowd attending our Council meetings. So, if you’ve not come along to watch a Council meeting for a while, maybe we can sweeten the deal.”
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Beard shave a class act STORY JODIE POWELL
PUPILS at Deception Bay North State School collected more than 18,000 containers over 14 weeks in a bid to win the honour of shaving principal Troy Barath’s beard. Mr Barath, who had sported a beard for the past four or five years, said he stopped trimming it in about June to give pupils something worth shaving. He said while the school had a great track record of recycling paper, plastic containers and cans had not been on the radar. “We’re really concerned about poppers, their straws and plastic, being so close to the bay – and we have a saying ‘pick up a popper straw and save a turtle’,” Mr Barath said. “It was a nice way to end the school year and get the kids to have a sense of school spirit and competition.” To keep pupils motivated,
Read more community news moretondaily.com.au there were slushies for the class that collected the most containers each week, with the top gong of shaving Mr Barath’s beard going to the class that collected the most overall. The school’s 350 pupils brought in 18,678 containers, which were cashed in for $1867.80, which the school will use to fund a future project. Year 3/4A took the top gong, with 2698 containers, followed by Prep B with 1820, 2A with 1760, 1A (1193), 3B (1022) and Prep C (1007).
PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Deception Bay North State School principal Troy Barath sacrificed his beard for a good cause.
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Trainees learn in All About Living’s Sandgate training centre for two to three days each week, from 9am2.30pm during school terms.
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Mr Worsnop said the flexible training was designed to accommodate the availability of parents and carers. “Eligible applicants are able to join our study groups at any time,” he said. Students then complete their mandatory 120 hours work placement in the community under the supervision of experienced employees. “It’s all done with our experienced Support Workers so trainees can watch how they do it before doing it on their own,” he said. “Our Support Workers are with us because they want to work in the community – they are passionate about what they do.” Once they graduate, students are invited to interview for work opportunities as Support Workers with All About Living.
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ISSUE 8 // JANUARY 27 2021
Our remarkable centenarians
Friends and family help make Douglas’ big day STORIES KYlIE KNIGHT SCARBOROUGH’S Douglas Gomersall celebrated his 100th birthday with almost 100 friends and family at an event he says “made his day” on December 21. Mr Gomersall, who lives at BallyCara retirement village, turned 100 on December 17, but celebrated the milestone during a reception at Redcliffe Leagues Club on December 21. It was a chance to catch up with family and old friends, tell stories and have a few laughs, telling the gathering he was touched by the messages and well-wishes and had a “lovely, wonderful family that I’m truly very proud of”. “Thank you all very much. It’s been a wonderful experience for me. I’ve got some lovely friends here … oh I could tell some stories,” he said laughing. Rotary Club of Redcliffe City’s Bob Blanch said Mr Gomersall would receive a jewel to add to his Paul
Harris Fellow – an award for community service. Mr Gomersall received a letters from the Rotary World President Holger Knaack, Moreton Bay Region Mayor Peter Flannery, State Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey, Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Governor General David Hurley Jean Chamberlain celebrating her 100th birthday last month. and the Queen. He was born in Nambour where his family had a butchery and cane farm before moving to Gympie, where they had a butchery, cold storage and were in the cattle industry. He left school after Year 7 to join the family business as a butcher, but always preferred “the machinery side of things”. He enlisted in the Militia in April, 1942 and tried to join the Navy but was rejected due to a back problem. He was also rejected twice by the Army, but persisted and was accepted. Douglas Gommersall in his army days, left, and on his 100th birthday last month.
Jean has three times the fun on 100th birthday
JEAN Chamberlain had not one, but three parties to celebrate her 100th birthday. The Peninsula Park Retirement Estate resident, who turned 100 on December 16, celebrated with working members of the family on December 12, was guest of honour at a morning tea for family and friends on December 15, and held an “open home” for immediate and extended family on December 16. Daughter Judi Ramsay said Mrs Chamberlain opened her letter from the Queen at the morning tea and enjoyed entertainment by the Baby Boomer Party Band. They were fitting celebrations for the centenarian, who loves spending time with her family. “She would go anywhere and anytime to be with them but has had to slow down in the last year,” Mrs Ramsay said. Mrs Chamberlain has four children, 13 grandchildren, 17 great great grandchildren and one great, great, great grandchild.
She was born at Lake Cargelligo, NSW, and is the last of eight children. She lived in Sydney before marrying and moving to Perth where all her children were born. In 1962 she moved to Queensland, lived at Aspley and moved to Peninsula Park 20 years ago. “Mum’s earliest special memory was seeing a ‘flying machine’ coming to Lake Cargelligo, landing in a paddock and giving joy rides to those who could afford it,” Mrs Ramsay said. Another vivid memory is celebrating the end of WWII and dancing in the streets of Sydney. “She also loved to travel and one of her earlier trips was to China with her sister in 1978, which was just after they opened up the country,” Mrs Ramsay said. “Another highlight was bush walking to the tip of Cape York Peninsula at 90 with family. Returning people were yelling out to others ‘you can do it, we have just passed a 90 year old who made it’.”
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60 years of sparkle and love STORY JODIE POWELL NEVILLE Dacey’s grandfather thought Margaret Palmer looked like a “nice girl” and Margaret thought Neville looked like a gentleman when they met at a dance at Gaythorne. He was there with his grandfather, who was one of the organisers, while the then Miss Palmer was there on the spur of the moment with friends after a last-minute invitation. More than 60 years later, it’s clear that they were meant to be together as they share stories and recall the evening they met. “We were out playing tennis and my friend said ‘does anyone want to come to the dance?’,” Mrs Dacey recalled. “He (Mr Dacey) saw we girls talking and I looked at him and thought ‘he’s a gentleman’,” she laughed.
The Scarb o rough c ouple celebrated t h e i r 6 0 t h wedding a n n ive rsary on Boxing Day with family on the rooftop of the apartment complex where they live – which coincidentally overlooks the waterfront where Mrs Dacey and her family camped for 20 years when she was a child. Dancing was a constant during their courtship – they even won a limbo competition. Music still features in
Margaret and Neville Dacey celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with family, and (inset) the Scarborough couple on their wedding day.
their lives and they regularly play Nat King Cole – including his song Too Young, which Mrs Dacey jokes could have been written specially for them. Her brother was a developer and offered to build the couple a home at Enoggera. They couldn’t move in until they were married, but with Mrs
Dacey having just turned 20, her father declared she was too young to wed. “But then some boys threw rocks through the window because no-one was living there,” Mr Dacey recalled. Again, they approached Mrs Dacey’s father, explaining that one of the rocks, which smashed the loungeroom window, had come
perilously close to damaging the new stove as well. “Daddy said ‘alright, she can get married younger’,” Mrs Dacey said, smiling at the recollection. The Daceys were married at the Presbyterian Church at Stafford on December 26, 1960. Together they raised two sons, Scott and Andrew, and have 12 grandchildren.
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• Parkinson’s Support
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• Shadow makers
What: A friendly group for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. When: 10am-noon on the fourth Friday of every month Where: Redcliffe RSL Club Details: Call David on 0418 750 120
• Grand opening
What: The opening of The Green Life Warehouse at North Lakes, with tastings, prizes, giveaways, as well as yoga for kids. When: January 30, 8am-1pm Where: 7 Flinders Pde, North Lakes Details: facebook.com/ GreenLifeWarehouse
• World Wetlands Day
What: Join volunteers at the free event with children’s activities and crafts to suit all ages. When: February 6, 10am-2pm Where: Osprey House, Griffin Details: moretonbay.qld.gov. au/Services/Environment/ Environment-Centres
What: The 15 Artists annual acquisitive prize seeks diverse voices and ideas about culture, spirit, identity and place. See the winners’ work on show. When: 10am-4pm MondaySaturday until February 27 Where: Redcliffe Art Gallery, 1 Irene St, Redcliffe
• The Burning
What: In this exhibition, The Burning, McLaughlin paints fire, native plants, bush and hope through regeneration. When: Wednesday- Sunday, 10am-3pm until February 7 Where: Old Fire Station Gallery, 395 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe
•Isolation, Hibernation, Celebration
What: Artists interpret and record their journey through the COVID-19 pandemic. When: Until February 28 Where: Stage Door Gallery, Redcliffe Entertainment Centre.
•Photography on show
What: Oceans From Here is an exhibition of contemporary photography exploring the aesthetics of water, from mountain glaciers to the open seas When: Until February 27 Where: Redcliffe Art Gallery, Irene St, Redcliffe
What: Explore the magic of light and shadow in Shadow makers. Enjoy interactive activities including silhouette tracing, making shadow box puppets and performing a shadow show. When: Wednesday-Friday 10am4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm until May 31, except public holidays Where: Redcliffe Museum Details: Redcliffe.Museum@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au
• Kids on tour
What: Create climate change placards, make a protest T-shirt design, vote for what you care about, and share climate messages on collaborative drawing sheets. Drop in to enjoy hands-on art activities. Developed by contemporary Australian artist Raquel Ormella in collaboration with QAGOMA, ‘Now is the Time Kids on Tour’ draws inspiration from posters with historical and contemporary protest imagery. When: Until February 27, 10am4pm Where: Redcliffe Art Gallery, 1 Irene St, Redcliffe Details: Search `Redcliffe Museum’ at moretonbay.qld.gov.au
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• Funny Girl – The Barbra Streisand Story
What: From cabaret and musical theatre, to movie and pop songs, Streisand’s catalogue is extraordinary. Funny Girl – The Barbra Streisand Story, celebrates the life and career of the artist through song, images and stories. When: February 9, 11am. Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Details: $25 + booking fee. redcliffeentertainmentcentre. com.au
• Moana Junior
What: Roar Academy and Redcliffe Musical Theatre’s Youth production of Disney’s Moana Junior, a musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film. The story
follows Moana as she sails across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Celebrating the history of Oceania and based on the beliefs and cultures of the people of the Pacific Islands, Moana was developed in collaboration with an Oceanic Trust – a group of anthropologists, cultural practitioners, historians, linguists, and choreographers. When: February 12 7pm; February 13, 2pm and 7pm; February 14, 2pm Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Tickets: Adults $30, concession $27.50, child $25, family (two adults, two children) $100. Details: redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au
• Funny mummies
What: A comedy gala featuring three comedians who happen to be mums. Taking to the stage will be Jenny Wynter, palliative care nurse-turned comedian Carolyn Mandersloot, and Canada’s Jasmine Fairbairn. When: January 30, 7.30-9.30pm Where: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Details: $40 + booking fee.
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Business World beckons for best startup Your
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PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS Samantha Jockel.
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STORY KYLIE KNIGHT
WINNING FACTS
PARENT TV will soon be working on a project to translate its content into five languages, opening up global markets and enhancing its offering to the Australian market – just two years on from being named the Moreton Bay Region’s best startup. The business, which is the brainchild of Clontarf mum Samantha Jockel, won the Innovate Moreton Bay most successful startup category at the 2018 Moreton Bay Region Business and Innovation Awards. It’s been a big year for Parent TV, despite a global pandemic. Parent TV is an online streaming service which provides access to expert parenting advice on a range of topics covering children of all ages. Ms Jockel said the COVID-19 shutdown didn’t adversely affect her business, in fact she picked up a couple of big clients such as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and PWC which used Parent
Late last year, Parent TV won the Quality Education category at the World Summit Awards. The business was among 40 winners from 26 countries, chosen from almost 350 entries from 180+ countries.
a project which will translate Parent TV’s top 100 videos into five languages – Mandarin, Hindi, Cantonese, Arabic and Spanish. She anticipates the project, which was due to kick off at the start of 2021, will take 18 months to two years and her website will be one of the first in world to do it. The idea was born out of conversations with early learning centres, with many saying parents from non-English speaking backgrounds were grappling with the same issues and would benefit from access to the material on the website. The project came about after the team translated one course into Mandarin to see how it would go. Ms Jockel said it was not just a matter of adding subtitles – the content will be properly translated and culturally-appropriate. It will cater to parents in Australia from non-English speaking backgrounds, but will also take the content to a global market.
TV to support their staff. In response to demand for content, the team produced about 40 videos, answering children’s and parents’ questions about social distancing, restrictions and learning at home. “We turned that around very quickly,” she said. And about six months ago, Parent TV signed with G8 Education, which has 475 childcare centres in Australia and 30,000 parents. In December, Ms Jockel found out she had secured $400,000 in funding from round one of the Federal Government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative. This funding was matched by a current investor, giv- To find out more visit ing her $800,000 to complete parenttv.com
Customer focus sparks innovation STORY JODIE POWELL THE adaptability that saw North Lakes-based Metromatics win the Innovation Excellence category of the 2019 Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence and Innovation Awards has driven the business to new heights. Metromatics technical sales and engineering manager Mitch Callon said keeping an open mind was a mindset that held the company in good stead. When it became apparent more than a decade ago that Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) the technology used in traditional computer monitors
and televisions - was becoming obsolete, Metromatics was ahead of the curve, embracing LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology to develop state-of-the art information screens. Mr Callon said the screens, which withstand the elements, were used across public transport networks nationally and had evolved over the years, with Metromatics supplying not only screens but also software. One of the biggest advances, Mr Callon said, was the development of digital signs that broadcast information or announcements - a breakthrough for people
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with vision or hearing impairments. “Traditionally at train stations there is a hearing loop in the ground, and you have to stand within the loop (to be able to hear announcements),” Mr Callon said. If people with cochlear implants step away from the loop, they lose the ability to hear the information. But Metrospec display screens with built-in hearing loop capability mean they can read information such as timetables on a screen, without missing announcements. “We have had fantastic feedback from Cicada
(Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association Queensland) and The Deaf Society,” Mr Callon said. “We’re looking at extending it to tourist information, public events and galleries.” Metromatics general manager Grant Williams said the company worked with clients to identify needs and develop systems to match. “We work with the customer because often they don’t know what they want because they don’t know what technology is out there,” he said. “The biggest thing is education - you’re teaching them about technology and Metromatics general manager Grant Williams said the company focused on delivering solutions for clients. choice.”
RDA Moreton Bay is delivering a series of capacity building workshops for people and business owners who are seeking to become a provider in the NDIS marketplace or have recently commenced delivery of services to the NDIS. This workshop series will also be coupled with one hour of 1:1 individual tailored support for participants. It is focused on exploring the opportunities and highlighting the practical considerations of delivering services in this new environment. 4 modules delivered in the evening on a fortnightly basis plus a bonus digital marketing session will be offered for a subsidised fee of $99.00 (proof of Moreton Bay region residency is required). Sessions will be held at Kippa-Ring – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm with two groups running concurrently from 23 Feb to 15 April. Limited places are available. 4 free places are available for interested young people aged 18 – 25 years.
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ISSUE 8 // JANUARY 27 2021
Wellness business good for the soul
PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Sarah Kottmann is building on the success of her first business with the opening of Soul Spectrum, which is home to a suite of natural practitioners.
STORY JODIE POWELL
SOUL SPECTRUM
A NEW North Lakes business is creating a one-stop shop for natural healing and therapies. The brainchild of homeopath, nutritionist, craniosacral therapist and Reiki master Sarah Kottmann, Soul Spectrum brings together practitioners focussed on wellness and wellbeing. Soul Spectrum builds on the success of Ms Kottmann’s original business, North Lakes Homeopathy, which she launched almost a decade ago with the goal of making a difference. Ms Kottmann, who was a runner-up in several categories of last year’s AusMumpreneur Awards, was introduced to homeopathy as a child by her mother after suffering excruciating eczema as a baby. “Mum used to use homeopathy on us as kids and because it worked, she kept using it,” Ms Kottmann said. It’s a tradition Ms Kottmann has continued, and she said creating a space that was home to a range of therapists allowed them to work together for optimal results.
is at 5/25 Discovery Drive, North Lakes. soulspectrum.com.au
“I wanted to really create a place that was supportive of practitioners to support their business and grow and also for patients, for cross referrals,” she said. “We collaborate together to support people’s health.” Ms Kottmann said she already knew many of the practitioners, while others approached her once news of Soul Spectrum spread. Home to naturopathy, Reiki, astrology, kinesiology, pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, homeopathy, quantum healing and art therapy among others, Soul Spectrum is a haven for those seeking natural therapies. Ms Kottmann and her fellow practitioners opened their doors this month, with sound bowl healing sessions, demonstrations of the PEMF device and readings from Alison Cal-
lan’s book, The Conscious You. “We also have a shop, with lots of small businesses that want to show their products. “We’ve got crystal necklaces, candles and calendars created by artists.” Soul Spectrum’s grand opening is scheduled for January 31 at 10am, with crystal sound bowl healings, health talks about hormones by Wendy Burke, healings by Mandy Heritage using Shaman drums, a PEMF demonstration with Frances Deveer, a numerology mini talk and an astrology mini talk.
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Thursday 4 February Enjoy this North Stradbroke Island tour, crossing Moreton Bay Marine National Park by car ferry to Dunwich. Visit Point Lookout, Cylinder Beach and Gorges Boardwalk. After lunch, stop at the Stradbroke Island Historical Museum before returning to the mainland. Morning tea, ferry, touring and lunch are included.
Surrounded by a tapestry of volcanic red soils and fields of crops, Kingaroy is famous for its peanuts; although many other industries including pork, and premium vineyards contribute significantly to the economy of the area. Highlights include the Kingaroy Observatory, Ringsfield House and the South Burnett Energy Centre. Image courtesy: Tourism and Events QLD
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Enjoy a Devonshire morning tea at The Barn on Flaxton and time to discover a veritable treasure trove of antiques, collectables and much more. Next, take time to stroll through the many shops in the main street of Montville and purchase your own lunch. Later we will visit Flame Hill Winery, with wine tastings and a beautiful view over the valley. Fare includes morning tea and tastings.
MACKAY AND WHITSUNDAY COAST 6 Day | 4 May 2021 This naturally beautiful area is a feast for the senses. Visit Mackay, the sugar capital of Australia, join a crocodile spotting safari on the Proserpine River and admire the art deco buildings of the area. A highlight of your tour will be a cruise to Hamilton Island and the iconic Whitehaven Beach, where the aqua waters and prisitine white silica sand are breathtaking.
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Lifestyle Passion for art Your
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STORY JODIE POWELL NADINE Sawyer describes her journey to becoming a professional artist as somewhat accidental – but her acclaim in the field has been anything but. Sawyer, who won the Local Artist category of the Moreton Bay Region Art Awards, said her success was many years in the making. She had completed a Certificate of Introductory Art and Design at the Queensland College of Art before moving south and finding work with a florist.
I was really experimental “When I left art school I worked at a beautiful florist in Melbourne, where I learnt about flowers and colour,” Sawyer said. “It was a great way to learn about the world, but I realised I didn’t want to do that, I needed more. “I fell into art school at RMIT and got into the painting department − I was so interested
in all kinds of art.” Sawyer went on to study a Bachelor of Arts (Painting) at Monash University, graduating with honours before completing her Masters, but turned down the opportunity of completing a PhD in favour of travel. She has exhibited in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, the USA, Japan and South Korea and her work hangs in collections around the world. “I had a lot of anxiety and depression and I think painting has helped me through that,” she said. Sawyer creates in a variety of styles, ranging from abstract to figurative, with her trademark angel featuring in many of her works. “I was really experimental and angels have been one of the symbols I paint that come through. “At first, they were naïve, a bit dark – some of the angels had crutches and wings pinned on.” She described her 2018 winning piece, Inspiration Machine, as being “light, poetic and joyous and forges into landscapes of boundless creativity” and is
proud that Moreton B a y Regional C o u n c i l purchased some of her work for its collection. “I see all parts of life connecting poetically and the most eloquent way for me to express my insights is through paint.”
PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Artist Nadine Sawyer was delighted to win the Local Artist category of the 2018 Moreton Bay Region Art awards.
$10,000 PRIZE POOL FOR LOCAL ARTISTS The new 2021 Moreton Bay Region Art Prize is open only to residents. Building on the strong foundation and legacy of the Moreton Bay Region Art Awards, Mayor Peter Flannery said the new focus of the art prize would support and celebrate local artists. “In previous years, artists from across the country could enter the art awards, now the new art prize is open only to Moreton Bay residents,” Mayor Flannery said.
“We made this change to better support and celebrate local artists who have endured a challenging year with COVID-19." The total prize pool for the new awards is $10,000, with finalists having their art shown at the new Pine Rivers Art Gallery in March. “The opening of the new art gallery in itself will be exciting for the local creative community, and a fantastic space to connect with the breadth of talent we have in Moreton Bay,” Mayor Flannery said.
Entry to the Art Prize is FREE, with applications closing on February 26. To apply for the Moreton Bay Region Art Prize, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/GalleriesMuseums/Get-Involved/ArtistOpportunities/Art-Prize. The exhibition of finalists will be held at the new Pine Rivers Art Gallery from March 27 until April 24.
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Who’d have thought brownies could be considered healthy? The secret … using sweet potatoes, a superfood, which gives the brownies flavour and a great fudge texture.
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Bacon and cheese muffins The kids will love these bite-sized bacon and cheese delights for morning tea or lunch. They’ll be gone in seconds.
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GARDENS have become a hive of activity for a growing number beekeepers in the past year and expert Scott Bevis says conditions are perfect to give it a go at home. The owner of Bee Australian at Rothwell has been keeping bees for about six years and loves the science of it, the art of beekeeping and producing his own honey. There are a couple of things he wishes he knew when he was starting out, and has offered a few tips for residents wanting to keep bees at home.
beeaustralian.com.au The first step is to check with Council to see if you are permitted to have bee hives on your property. Visit moretonbay. qld.gov.au for information. Then, you need to have your property assessed by a beekeeper who will determine if your yard and surrounds are suitable. If the council and beekeeper give your property the green light, you then have to register with Biosecurity Queensland. If you are keeping native bees, it is not a requirement.
Mr Bevis recommends connecting with a beekeeping store that can supply the goods and bees, and give you advice about honey bees. “It’s not a set-and-forget. You do need to maintain them, so there are periodic hive inspections and splitting the hive occasionally − which is naturally what they do in the wild − and also taking some honey off them,” he said. “If you leave too much there and they get too full, which is called honey-bound, then they can just pack up and leave because there’s no room left. It’s finding the nice balance of enough maintenance and too much maintenance just to keep them happy.”
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He recommends connecting with a beekeeping association to source bees and work with a mentor who can share hands-on experience, which is essential.
Keep them happy “For people who don’t want to keep honey bees, but they want them in the area, planting beefriendly flowers and plants is an important thing. The bees need food all-year round even though they do slow up in winter,” he said. A basic beekeeping kit will set
you back about $450-$500, which includes the hive and components, protective equipment, basic hand tools, smoker and package of bees. So, what’s the tip he wishes he knew six years ago, when he was starting out? “Maintenance of the hive. I thought it was a little bit less work involved. I wasn’t inspecting the hives enough, so I had a couple fail. Also, seasonal timing. It’s not a good idea to acquire a hive in winter because that’s when they’re at their slowest – they’re basically in hibernation.” The ideal time is coming into spring when everything is starting to warm up and flower.
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Hooked On Fishing and Boating Bounty lures anglers to our bay STORY KYLIE KNIGHT DAVID Bateman says fishing is a pastime not hindered by COVID-19 restrictions, with plenty of space on waterways and the foreshore to safely adhere to social distancing. Most anglers prefer plenty of space, with or without a pandemic, to avoid line entanglement and fighting for the same fish. Mr Bateman said more people turned to fishing and headed out on their boats, when they were unable to enjoy other activities. But don’t worry, there’s enough for everyone. Mr Bateman said at present there were plenty of sandcrabs in Deception Bay as well as winter whiting in Moreton Bay and summer whiting at Bribie Island, and bream off the foreshore. Anglers just need to know where the fish are and when they are biting. He does, as the deputy chairman and secretary of recreational fishing group Sunfish Queensland and author of a guide to coastal fishing from the Tweed River to Cairns.
having the right gear and the right bait, you stand a better chance.” Anglers need to know what the fish are eating and the best lures to suit the conditions and species of fish. The moon, wind and tides will determine how the fish behave and where they are.
TIPS FOR FISHING SUCCESS • Seek advice from local tackle shops. They talk to anglers regularly and know what gear is best. • Try not to buy cheap gear. • You don’t need a big tackle box, just the right gear. David uses a small pill box containing just hooks and sinkers. • Look after fish when you catch them. Always have an icebox with ice slurry. • Take all rubbish home with you (don’t discard anything like plastic bags or line). • Put undersized fish back in the water. • Put discarded bait in the water.
He has been fishing since he was about two and started with his parents on their boat around the islands on Moreton Bay. He joined a club when he was about 17 because he wanted to learn to fish properly. It is a move he recommends to others.
Mr Bateman said Moreton Bay offered options for everyone, with land-based and boat fishing and even surf fishing from Moreton Island. The Newport resident said the bay had all the characteristics necessary for good fishing,
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including mangroves, big river systems, tidal flows, mud and sand and rocky foreshores. “People say all the fish are gone and I say they are there, they’re just not biting,” he explained. “If they’re not biting, you’re not going to catch them anyway but
Mr Bateman mostly fishes in Moreton Bay but he also likes the southern end of Bribie Island, the Red Beach area, for southern whiting which run in September, October, November, December and January. Rock worms are his preferred bait for whiting. He goes fishing two or three times a week, depending on the weather, keeping friends and neighbours supplied with tasty, fresh fish. “It’s a good, clean, healthy sport and activity and it provides a nice meal,” he said. “There’s nothing like a nice piece of whiting or flathead. They’re easy to catch and there’s plenty of them.”
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THE humble swallowtail dart is one of the mainstays for beach anglers in South East Queensland with the surf beach of Moreton Island and the northern beach between Combuyuro Point and North Point being great places to catch them. They are a fantastic sportfish on light gear and good on the table when filleted and skinned. They are fantastic smoked. The common dart that is caught is the swallowtail dart (Trachinotus coppingeri) however the species typically found further north, the black spotted dart (Trachinotus baillioni), does straggle down as far as the Gold Coast. It is easily recognisable because instead of the series of five to eight relatively large green spots, there are only two or three small black spots. A long time ago, I was privileged enough to do my PhD studies on the species. They are a schooling fish and schools can consist of a few dozen fish, or many thousands. Small dart do not move around much, the little ones are scattered throughout the surf and semi-surf zones of the entire South East Queensland region and well into northern NSW. Larger, mature fish do move around and I recorded movements from tag returns of up to 275km. Fish certainly move between the offshore islands and one adventurous tagged fish swam from Fraser Island to North Stradbroke Island. Generally, dart do not migrate as such which explains why there is not a specific dart season in South East Queensland. In saying this, larger, mature fish do use the semi-surf locations more during the warmer months.
The reproductive period is from October to April with a peak in the summer months, which coincides with the time when larger fish use the semisurf beaches more. They reach maturity about 35-36cm. The feeding ecology of swallowtail dart is opportunistic. They eat what they can find in the surf zone and do not overly discriminate. It makes sense. They can’t sit around and think about whether they are going to eat something or not. When the winds are from the west after rain, they eat insects (such as flying ants). Other times, they eat a tiny planktonic copepod that is about the size of a pinhead. These get concentrated by water movement and dart gobble a lot of them at once. At night they often eat some planktonic animals that glow in the dark. This was an important finding because it means that the addition of a small soft green bead directly above the hook can greatly increase catch. They will also eat baitfish (frogmouth pilchards) at times. On the northern beaches of Moreton Island, it is a very different story. In the area around Yellowpatch, they mostly eat whole small pippies about the size of a finger-nail. They push up with the incoming tide across the shallow banks there to get them. There are two approaches for finding them in the surf zone during the day. You can find a good surf formation, or you simply learn how to see them in the waves when the conditions are right. Dart are distinctive in the waves, they are rarely in very tight schools, but you look for a small number of fish that are high up in the breaking wave and are roughly equidistant apart. Ignore the shore break because that is where the small ones are. If you keep watching, you will
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226 Prince Edward Pde, Scarborough THE owners of this stylish house, positioned on ‘millionaire’s row’ at Scarborough, have created a home which makes clever use of the block, natural light and features that make it truly unique. Selling agent Clinton Viertel from Belle Property Redcliffe said it was a new home after the owners, an interior designer and a builder, put their heads together and rebuilt it using the original façade and roof line. The entire interior has been gutted and rebuilt. The husband and wife bought the home, which originally only had two bedrooms and one bathroom, in 2018. Mr Viertel said they had plans to demolish and build a new lowset home, but decided they could get a better result by working with what they had. They were right to trust their instincts. The house makes clever use of the 405 sqm block, is airy and bright with 3m high ceilings and large windows. “They’ve used design elements different to what you would normally expect,” he said. Stylish, white-washed flooring and a light, neutral palette extends throughout the home with a flowing open-plan layout encompassing a large airconditioned dining and kitchen zone with separate lounge. Enhancing flow between the distinct zones, a dreamy reading area is framed by floor-to-ceiling glass with built-in box seating overlooking beau-
It’s pretty similar. At the moment we are seeing particularly high demand and significantly lower levels of supply. The balance has shifted. It’s obvious to people who have been looking to rent a home that it’s a very tight market. As the supply – demand trend strengthens, it becomes self-feeding. Why? Tenants who may otherwise be thinking of moving have less choice and they know that they may need to make serious compromises and maybe even pay a bit more on a different property, there is even a chance they may not find a suitable home. Add in the cost of moving and many people are choosing to stay where they are, even if it’s not perfect. This reduces normal supply. Less people moving out combined with more people entering the market and you start to see the problem. A very strong rental market is quite the opposite of what we were led to believe would happen by the media not much more than a few months ago. Covid-19 was going to decimate the rental market with tenants unable to pay rent.
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Landlords would be forced to sell and everything was going to crash. State Government in particular scrambled to change legislation which without serious intervention in the form of lobbying from the REIQ and industry in general could have seen the above happen. Fortunately for everyone it has not. However, a really tight rental market is not good for people who have to rent and there are many people who don’t have the option to buy. How do we fix this? We need to encourage more landlords to enter the market across different property types. At the moment rental returns are strong with interest rates at all-time lows, rents are firm, vacancy rates extremely low and rental arrears not at worrying levels. Even the banks are lending again to those with the ability to service their loan. All told, it appears to be a great time to buy an investment home. When you buy one you’ll need the right people to protect your investment. Pick up the phone and call either myself or Vicki who runs our rental team. We are more than happy to help!
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tiful gardens and a water feature. “It’s a really tranquil place to be,” he said. Blending superb function with timeless style, the kitchen is set in a galley layout and comprises abundant sleek cabinetry, huge butler’s pantry with second sink, high-end appliances and large stone island bench with pendant lighting. Transformed and crafted to the highest of standards, this property offers new-home luxury in a low-maintenance setting. Mr Viertel said it was perfect for those seeking to downsize without compromising on luxury with the freedom of a freehold estate. It is just a one-minute walk to Queens Beach, with easy access to kilometres of seaside walking tracks, as well as boutiques and cafes. There has already been significant interest in the property, with a pricing guide of $925,000$950,000. Inspections are by appointment only to qualified buyers.
Rental Market Heats Up In the last few write-ups I’ve talked about selling and buying homes in the area. We’ve reviewed the general market and it is obvious even to “blind Freddie” that the market is firmly in the seller’s favour in our local area. But what’s happening in the local rental market?
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Sitting high on the hill of North Quay, just a short stroll from large open parks, cafes, restaurant and the gorgeous Scarborough Mariner precinct. Perfectly placed on a 506m2 allotment the highset stucco and brick home has brought joy to generations of family and local friends. Oh the stories this home could tell…… Inspect: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au Ian McLachlan For Sale: Offers Over $849,000 0419 781 834
Positioned on a large 604m2 corner allotment this property offers great potential for the astute property investor. You will fall in love with this open and spacious 4 bedroom lowset brick and tile family home complete with timber look flooring , modern kitchen and brand new paint throughout.
This gorgeous apartment is situated on level 7 and has a south east aspect with great views of Moreton Bay, The Port of Brisbane and much much more! Enjoy the spacious open plan design of this modern and well equipped apartment and take advantage of the wonderful location the Mon Komo is situated in. Inspect: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au Ian McLachlan For Sale: Offers Over $750,000 0419 781 834
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This contemporary residence just oozes class with some stunning features across three levels of living. The home has been specifically designed and captures the beautiful flow through breezes and natural light that is exaggerated from the stunning high ceilings throughout.
Such close proximity between the beach and the city. Enjoy the laid back lifestyle of living by the beach, yet easy access to the airport, Brisbane City & Sunshine Coast. With a beach apartment you can spend your afternoons swimming in the ocean or dining in a variety of local cafes surrounding the area.
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3 bed 1 bath 1 5 Roma Street, Scarborough Who doesn’t love land!!! This presents as a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a large parcel of land in a fantastic Scarborough location. The original 3 bedroom home is solid and functional and is perfect for a renovation or extension. Inspect: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au For Sale: Offers Over $599,000
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4 bed 3 bath 2 427 Scarborough Road, Scarborough This prestigious 4 bedroom Home has been specifically designed with privacy and lifestyle in mind , Built by Award Winning Builder McLachlan Homes this property has a great open plan design with alfresco outdoor area and pool. Inspect: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au For Sale: $1,056,000
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3 bed 2 bath 1 9/8 Georgina Street, Woody Point - New Listing This beautiful modern and secure 3 bedroom unit is situated at Woody Point, close to the beachfront with impressive sea views from the large balcony. The unit has an open floor plan, good size living and lounge area and modern kitchen. Inspect: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au For Sale: $599,000
2 bed 1 bath 1 20/56 Miller Street, Kippa Ring Located in the warm and friendly community of Peninsula Gardens, and Just a short stroll to all the recreation facilities that include a Solar heated Swimming pool, Bowling Green, gym, Library, snooker, darts , Parklands, and so much more. Inspect: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au For Sale: Offers Over $279,000
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3 bed 2 bath 2 704/99 Marine Parade, Redcliffe Your dream opportunity to secure a piece of Redcliffe’s most prestigious apartment living has been made available! With wrap around balcony, this apartment has been tastefully designed with luxury and lifestyle in mind. Inspect: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au For Sale: Offers Over $995,000
2 bed 1 bath 1 65/56 Miller St, Kippa Ring You will be surprised how much space is on offer when you step inside this much loved and well presented home. Freshly painted throughout and boasting a spacious air conditioned open plan lounge and dining. The kitchen is original but well cared for and offers plenty of cupboards. The main bedroom opens out to the covered alfresco area. Janice Gribben Inspect: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au For Sale: $279,000 0431 193 018
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3 bed 2 bath 1 43/439 Elizabeth Avenue, Kippa Ring Situated only a short stroll from the new Kippa-Ring Rail Link and Peninsula Shopping Centre, this super convenient location allows the occupier to leave the car in the garage and walk to all the amenities on offer. Inspect: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au For Sale: By Negotiation
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2 bed 1 bath 0
Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834
SOLD
43/80 HORNIBROOK ESP, CLONTARF
Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections
2 bed 2 bath 1
Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834
SOLD
18 HOBBS STREET, SCARBOROUGH 4 bed 2 bath 2
SOLD
SOLD
31/83 MARINE PARADE, REDCLIFFE
SOLD
3 bed 1 bath 1
Matt Burton 0421 982 804
SOLD
45 MARGATE PARADE, MARGATE 14 bed 6 bath 6
SOLD
4 ALAMBI COURT, ROTHWELL
Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections
5 bed 2 bath 2
Janice Gribben 0431 193 018
SOLD
5 SHANGRI-LA COURT, ROTHWELL
Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections
4 bed 2 bath 2
Matt Burton 0421 982 804
65/56 MILLER STREET, KIPPA RING
Phone or visit: www.crownpropertiesqld.com.au for inspections
3 bed 1 bath 1
AGENTS CHOICE
Janice Gribben 0431 193 018
26 Ashmole Road REDCLIFFE QLD 4020
J A N U A RY S A L E S
$5 million
of property SOLD First time on the market in over 55 years, the options are endless! Sitting high on the hill of North Quay, just a short stroll from large open parks, cafes, restaurant and the gorgeous Scarborough Mariner precinct. Perfectly placed on a 506m2 allotment the highset stucco and brick home has brought joy to generations of family and local friends. Oh the stories this home could tell... With solid bones the current home features: • 3 good sized bedrooms • Sleep out • Sitting room • Sunroom • A large living dinning space • Separate granny flat downstairs with a second bathroom and kitchenette • 2 car accommodation • No shortage of storage downstairs • A covered balcony, to enjoy the magnificent bay breezes Move in today and soak up the history, or put your own special mark on this home. This is an unmissable opportunity. Come along to the open home, we look forward to meeting you there.
NOW is the time to SELL... The Market is HOT!
In Detail Address:
2% COMMISSION + GST
67 North Quay, Scarborough Inspect: By Appointment
FREE ADVERTISING
Price: Offers over $849,000 Agent: Crown Properties Ian McLachlan 0419 781 834
Call Loren on 0422 184 116 today for a free appraisal.
P.44 // REAL ESTATE
ISSUE 8 // JANUARY 27 2021
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Ph: 3283 6737Jan 0439 758 867 Rach 0432 834 733 Heather
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MARGATE7/23 Albert St $629k+
SCARB 3/11 Osbourne St $370,000
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car lockup garage, 218sqm unit, aircon, 2 levels.
Complex of 4, 3 bed, aircon, 1 bath, 1 car, c/yard, moderate body corp fees.
BOUTIQUE APARTMENT!
MARGATE 42 Robertson Ave $779k BEACHSIDE - LOW MAINTENANCE!
Brick and tile, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, aircon, solar, stroll to beach, 405sqm block.
0450 104 181 Leisa 0438 801 298 Nick 0439 769 539
BRICK TOWNHOUSE - WALK TO BEACH
R ER DE ND UN U CTT C A A R R T T N N O CO C
SOLD REDCLIFFE 2/14-14 Meredith St
CBD PRECINCT UNIT! GROUND FLOOR - $280,000, 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, Modern kit. BE QUICK
ROTHWELL 112 Morris Rd
REDCLIFFE 2/30 Joyce St $279k+
RECORD SALE FOR MORRIS RD
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, complex of 3, aircon, reno bathroom, security screens, c/yard
MASSIVE FAMILY HOME - FOR SALE
Ph: Nick Jones 0439 758 867
SOLD
Heather Murray Mob: 0450 104 181
( Source - ratemyagent.com.au)
MARGATE 9/109 Margate Pde $899k+
REDCLIFFE 13/83 Marine Pde
3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 631sqm block, formal lounge, aircon, ent area.
Side access both sides, 6 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, pool, 16ft ceilings, aircon.
195sqm floor area, 3 bed, ensuite, stone benchtops, ducted air, 2 secure car.
Waterfront unit, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 149sqm, aircon, pool, onsite managers
MASSIVE HOME - LARGE 1136SQM BLOCK!
WOODY POINT 80 King St
MANGO HILL 28/1 Linear Dve $295k
4 bed plus sunroom, 1 bath, 2 car, 405sqm, stroll to water, shops, schools
MODERN, gated, pool, close to shops/ train, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, aircon, 135sqm
CHARACTER AND CHARM - O/O $525,000
CLONTARF 7/6 Ewart St $329k+
3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, 600sqm block, side access, covered outdoor area, culdesac .
1st floor, ducted air, pet friendly, mgr, low body corps, pool, gym, 2/2/1
MODERN UNIT - CLOSE TO BEACH
58
CONTRACTS INVESTMENT SPECIAL
2 unit complex, long term tenants, 2 separate homes 7 bed, 2 bath, 2 car.
UND ER ACT R T N O C REDCLIFFE 57/17 Marine Pde
TOP FLOOR - AMAZING VIEWS - $869k
164sqm, Massive balcony, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car plus storage, pet friendly.
In NOV/DEC
We Urgently Need Stock!
for Seniors Carers and Veterans
WATERFRONT EXECUTIVE APARTMENT
Kippa-Ring 9 Brunel St
FAMILY LIVING - Offers Over $459,000
3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, 660sqm block, watr glimpses, formals/rumpus
BEST PRICE EVERYTIME!
RECORD SALE FOR CADELL ST
Immaculate, trendy, 200mtrs to water, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 159sqm, aircon.
TRI LEVEL 3 BED TOWNHOUSE
SCARBOROUGH 4/65 Lands Ave MODERN UNIT - HUGE BALCONY $619k
1st floor, lift, heart of CBD, pool, spa,3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car lockup garage.
R ER DE ND UN U CTT C A A R R T T N N O CO C
WOODY POINT 5/1 Caroline St
3 bed plus sunroom, 1 bath, 2 car, 458sqm, timber floors, aircon, deck.
4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, 178sqm, open plan, high ceilings, water views
UNDER ACT R T N O C MARGATE 3/20 Tramore St $449,000 SPACIOUS UNIT - SMALL COMPLEX
Renovated, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, 139sqm, stroll to beach and shops
WATERFRONT APARTMENT!
"5 Stars"
AGENT OF THE YEAR
44 Sales In 12 Months Rachele Jones Mob: 0432 834 733
( Source - ratemyagent.com.au)
UND ER ACT R T N O C CLONTARF 101 Maine Rd $585,000 LARGE HOME - SIDE ACCESS
3 bed + study nook, 2 bath, 2 car, 607sqm block, aircon, covered ent area
WOODY POINT 9/16-18 Georgina St TRI LEVEL TOWNHOUSE - $459k+
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 159sqm, 200mtrs to water, reas b/corps, BEAUTIFUL!!
SOLD Woody Point 30 Brighton St $1,000,000
KIPPA-RING 20 Prenter Cres
RECORD SALE FOR BRIGHTON ST
3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 607sqm block, fresh paint, new kitchen, timb floors
2 HOMES - 2 TITLES - 1012SQM BLOCK
Ph: Heather 0450 104 181
Could This Be The One?
SOLD
SOLD WOODY POINT 2/16-18 Georgina St
HOLIDAY LET OR LIVE_IN - $569,000+
Kippa-Ring 20 Church St
LOVELY HOME - PRIVATE YARD - $499k+
SOLD
You can hand over thousands of dollars to a real estate agent so he or she can win awards or bolster agency branding..........or you can take advantage of our results guaranteed FREE MARKETING PACKAGE designed by our in-house marketing team.
ROTHWELL 2 Cadell Cres $559k+ Ph: Heather 0450 104 181
10%
THE CHOICE IS EASY
S OLD BAYSIDE ESTATE - 4 BEDROOMS - 630SQM
HIGH RETURNS - GROUND FLOOR UNIT
DISCOUNT
DECEPTION BAY - 6 Alexandra Ct
MARGATE 35 Knights Tce $609,000
SOLD
MARGATE 11 Jull St O/Over $850,000
SOLD NEAT INSIDE AND OUT - $389,000
IMMACULATE UNIT-SMALL COMPLEX
KIPPA-RING 10 Chorley St
TIDY - EXCELLENT INVESTMENT - $399k+
"Setting Street Records Highly Recommended"
48 Sales In 12 Months
SOLD
MARGATE 2/208 Oxley Ave $299k+ 2 BED UNIT - WALK TO WATER
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, new paint, modern kitchen, aircon, balcony, $2200pa B/C
KIPPA - RING 4 Taupo St $549,000 EASY LIVING - GREAT POSITION
RECORD SALE FOR TAUPO ST Heather: 0450 104 181
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REAL ESTATE // P.45
SOLD
SOLD DECEPTION BAY 32 Tysoe St
REDCLIFFE 8/7 Sydney St $210kneg
DECEPTION BAY 16 Delfino Ct
3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car, 605sqm block, 6m x 4m shed, 3000ltr tank.
Ground floor, wheelchair friendly, 1/2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, b/corp $240pm
4 bed, 2 way bath, 3 car, covered ent area, aircon, shed, 600sqm block
FIRST HOME OR INVEST - $375,000
SO LD
FREEHOLD - OVER 50s VILLAGE
4BEDS PLUS POOL!! O/O $429,000
SOLD
SOLD
REDCLIFFE 53 Ashmole Rd
ROTHWELL18 Clancy Ct $439,000
3 bed, 1 bath, 4 car, aircon, modern kitchen, 2 ent areas, sep lounge.
RECORD SALE FOR CLANCY ST
MINUTES TO EVERYTHING $459k+
4 BEDROOMS IN CUL-DE-SAC!
Leisa Lowe: 0438 801 298
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
ROTHWELL 117/2 Wattle Rd $310k+
REDCLIFFE 25 Highland St
KIPPA-RING 50 Boardman Rd
WOODY POINT 5 Drake St
DEC BAY 6/43Brisbane Cres $265K
Stand alone villa, 2 bed, 1 bath, pool, bowls, activities, manager, 24hr buzzer
Renovated, 3 bed, 1 bath, ducted air, 2 car garage plus titan shed, 607sqm .
665sqm block, 3 bed, 1 bath, 3 cars, suit home business, dual occupancy.
RECORD SALE for Drake St Heather Murray: 0450 104 181
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 124sqm, aircon, courtyard, close to beach and shops.
OVER 50S VILLAGE
SOLD DECEPTION BAY 20 Eveshan Rd
BRICK/SOLAR/SIDE ACCESS $319k+
3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 679sqm block, aircon, 5000ltr tank, lge yard
SURPRISE PACKAGE $$499k+
SOLD
DEC BAY 29 WarrooDr $389,000+
5 bed plus study, , 2 bath, 2 car, A/C, 841sqm block on 2 titles, 2 formals
5 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car, 618sqm block, polished floors, rear balcony
Recent Sales
FREE APPRAISALS CALL NOW! D LD OL SO S
16 Pandorea Cct North Lakes 4,2,2 576sqm SOLD $610,000
SOLD 12 Lacebark St North Lakes 4,2,2 375sqm SOLD $620,000
S OL D 54 Timbury St Mango Hill 5,2,6 SOLD $887,000
SOLD CLONTARF 14 Welch St $449k+
RENOVATORS DREAM PROPERTY 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 607sqm block, timber floors, tiled roof, top location
D OLLD SO S REDCLIFFE 7/8 Jeffrey St $260k SEA CHANGE UNIT - REDCLIFFE CBD
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, low body corp $40 per week, small block of 8
S OLD
MARGATE 53 Albert St
841SQM BLOCK - 40SQ HOME - $799k
NORTH LAKES MANGO HILL D OLLD SSO
POTENTIAL PLUS - $449,000
19 Troon St North Lakes 4,2,2 SOLD $642,000
Source Ratemyagent.com.au
37 SALES IN 12 MONTHS Nick Jones
Ph: 0439 769 539
SOLD FABULOUS HIGHSET - SIDE ACCESS
SO LD
SELLING HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY....... We currently have interstate and local buyers groups with qualified buyers ready to go
24 Whitecedar Cct North lakes 3,2 ,1 320sqm SOLD $450,000
UN DER ACT R T N O C
Local driver Holly Espray to contest the 2021 Toyota GAZOO Racing Australia 86 Series in Jan Jones Racing Toyota 86
"Nick Jones is a 5 star agent worry free experience"
3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 630sqm block, aircon, polished floors, handy location
11 Raymont St North Lakes 4,2,2 480sqm SOLD $455,000
TOWNHOUSE - GATED COMPLEX!
SIDE ACCESS - INTERNAL STAIRS
KALLANGUR 3 Evelyn St $385k
D OLLD SO S
POSITION POSITION PERFECT!
Prices are at all time highs CALL NOW!!
R UN DE T AC CONTR
Jan Jones and Holly Espray pictured prior to 2020 Bathurst 1000 event
Following on from a successful debut at The V8 Supercar round at The 2020 Bathurst 1000 support category Toyota GAZOO Australia 86 Series last October, Jan Jones Racing and Redcliffe Smash Repairs,has committed to sponsor local driver, Holly Espray for 2021. Jan has been the major sponsor behind Holly's motor racing for the past 4 years. Holly is currently only 17 years old. Holly stepped up from local racing in the Jan Jones BMW Production Car Hyundai excel series to her first major championship drive this year. "We're delighted at Jan Jones Racing to have been able to support a 14 year old girl to achieve her for the past 4 years. Holly is now being professionally coached by Paul Morris and finally has her chance to enter the big time this year. We wish her well." said Jan We're delighted to have the help support from our long time race supporter, Tony, the best panel shop in town, Redcliffe Smash Repairs.
Own a business and have a passion for racecars?.....We've got room for you and your business to join us trackside this year at five V8 Supercar events...Call Jeff Jones 0427740560 SERIES CALENDAR
* Feb 26-28 Bathurst * May 29-30 Winton * July 9-11 Townsville * Aug 20-22 Sydney * October 7-10 Bathurst
REDCLIFFE 1/11 Grant St $330,000 REDCLIFFE 4 Chudleigh St $399k+ UNIT - FULLY RENOVATED WALK TO CBD
GREAT RENOVATOR - SIDE ACCESS
All Rounds televised live on Foxtel
200mtrs to water, 3 in complex, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, high ceilings, courtyard, solar, 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car aircon, ent deck, 607sqm block.
"Professional & positive a pleasure to work with" Source Ratemyagent.com.au
58 SALES IN 12 MONTHS Leisa Lowe
Ph: 0438 801 298
SOLD REDCLIFFE 2/31 Steven St $320k LOVELY UNIT - STROLL TO CBD & BEACH
Complex of 3, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car with internal access, VJ walls, courtyard,
Kippa-Ring Service Centre
American Vehicle Importers
P.46 // REAL ESTATE
ISSUE 8 // JANUARY 27 2021
3053 3436 Shop 3/75 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe www.wpr.net.au
MORE BUYERS THAN SELLERS
URGENT LISTINGS WANTED At Waterfront Properties Redcliffe we do not only sell “Waterfront” properties, we sell ALL properties in the Moreton Bay Region and surrounding areas. With more buyers than sellers in the market and the borders now open there has never been a better time to sell. If you are considering selling call our experienced team on 3053 3436 for a no obligation free market appraisal.
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3053 3436 Shop 3/75 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe www.wpr.net.au
10/1 SYDNEY STREET, REDCLIFFE RARE DUAL KEY UNIT – GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! • Two bedroom unit with a massive open-plan living, full kitchen, bathroom and balcony with views across the bay. • Huge studio unit is furnished and has large fully-functional kitchenette, bathroom and balcony with views.
13 JAMIESON STREET, REDCLIFFE CUTE COTTAGE – EAST OF OXLEY
2
• Great starter home or investment • Centrally located and just a short walk to Suttons Beach • For more information call Jo on 0412 195 577
2
• This spacious townhouse presents as new
Inspection by Appointment
• Enjoy the ocean views to Moreton Island and the glorious sea breezes • Chef’s kitchen with caesar stone benches, loads of storage • Outdoor screened entertaining area – ideal for your cat or pooch to securely play outside
KAREN PRINCE 0437 015 951
3
1
Inspection by Appointment
JO SZULC 0412 195 577
6/133 PRINCE EDWARD PDE, SCARBOROUGH 2 BEACH LIFESTYLE WITH DUAL LIVING OPTION – OCEAN VIEWS!
$669,000
$479,000
• 430m2 block East of Oxley Avenue
SALES
3
1
10/56 OXLEY AVENUE, WOODY POINT BRAND NEW APARTMENT – WOODY POINT • Open plan kitchen, dining and living • 2 Huge balconies + Private rooftop • 2 Bed + Media room • Ducted air, quality finishes
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2
$499,000 neg Inspection by Appointment
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2
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Inside look at coaching success
PHOTO DOMINIKA LIS | Rugby league legend Justin Hodges has joined the Dolphins coaching team.
STORY KYLIE KNIGHT JUSTIN Hodges has experienced the highs and lows of rugby league at the highest level. He’s hoping the lessons he’s learnt will help rising stars at the Dolphins develop as players and young men. The former Broncos, Roosters, Maroons and Australia player has joined the Dolphins’ coaching team as assistant along with former NRL, Blues and Australia player Scott Hill. Hodges joined the coaching team in October, after chatting with former Maroons teammate and Dolphins head coach Adam Mogg. “I was doing the Queensland 20s and had
done Queensland assistant coaching with Kevvie (Walters) and just wanted to do some full-time coaching and get in the weekto-week stuff and learn,” Hodges explained. “I thought what a great place to learn out at Redcliffe. They’ve got a proud history – I played against them when I was with the (Toowoomba) Clydesdales. I played Origin with Moggy and it made it that little bit easier just knowing he’s a good coach, it’s a great club and what a good time to be part of something special. And they’ve got a bid for the NRL as well.” Hodges said he, Mogg and Hill had a great deal of experience he hoped the play-
ers would tap into. “We’re just trying to help these young men grow and reach their potential. If there’s any way we can help them in terms of developing their game but also taking a look at the angles they’re not so good at, whether that’s defence or attack or talk or fitness … Just encouraging them to try to get the best out of themselves,” he said. His focus will be on working with players in the “back five”, but he is happy to do whatever he can to help the entire squad. Hodges, of Albany Creek, will juggle his coaching gig with his full-time role with the Beyond the Broncos program, which mentors
Indigenous students in more than 50 schools. “That’s something I’m big on, passing the message through and trying to help those kids as well to reach their potential, to inspire and to be whatever they want to be. It comes hand-in-hand with the work that we do at school and the knowledge I’ve gained through footy and now I’m trying to pass it on to these young men (at the Dolphins),” he said. And those young Dolphins players have already made a good impression on their new assistant coach. “The boys have really responded and whatever advice you give, they take it on board and really try to make themselves better,”
SCOTT Hill has played rugby league with some of the game’s greatest players and coaches, so exploring the techniques behind their success came naturally. The former Melbourne Storm, Hunter Mariners, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, London Harlequins, New South Wales and Australia player has co-written three books with elite sports physiotherapist David Becker. They’ve revealed the secrets of winning coaches, inspirational captains and CEOs. They interviewed 12 elite coaches including Lawrie Lawrence, Wayne Bennett, Chris Anderson, Frank Farina and Geoff Marsh. What he learnt can be applied to sports, business and life, and will help him in his new role as assistant coach at the Dolphins. He said he was fortunate to have played within the Melbourne Storm system and to have been part of the development of that club. “I’ve expanded that knowledge and have been able to use it in the coaching I do now,” Hill said. “It’s something I’m really passionate about, coaching. I’m keen to work in junior development and would love to start a Coach the Coaches program.
Hodges said. “I think they’re a special bunch. We’ve got that connection now with the Warriors as well, so getting those players back and putting them into the fold with this group of players … we’re going to be a very healthy club.” Is this a one-season deal? “Hopefully longer. It will obviously depend on how we go and what Moggy wants. I’d like to hang around as long as possible and then one day coach somewhere myself and get a hold of a football side, because you can’t be a head coach in the NRL without being a head The Secrets of Winning Coaches coach either in a state league Revealed is available at amazon. or going overseas,” he said. com.au
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plan Ryan’s geared up and ready for new season Tigers new teams STORY NICK CROCKFORD NORTH Lakes racing driver Ryan Suhle is gearing up for the 2021 Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge season – which may start next month. Details of six rounds have been announced, although it is still subject to change due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of publica-
tion, Round 1 will be at Phillip Island, Victoria next month. The dates are to be confirmed. Round 2 will be at Sydney Motorsport on May 1-2, Round 3 at Morgan Park, near Warwick on June 2527 and Round 4 at Sandown Raceway, Melbourne, on September 10-12. Round 5 is at Tailem Bend, South Australia, on October 15-17 and the final round at Mt Panorama,
Bathurst, on dates to be confirmed. Suhle got a taste for the Bathurst ‘mountain’ circuit last month and finished 2020 on a high note winning his class at Sandown during the Shannons Motorsport Au s t r a l i a n Festival. During the holidays, the 18 year old has been
working on the gearbox and engine of his Porsche GT3, as well as doing testing. “We’ll be all ready to go,” he said. “we did a
gearbox and engine rebuild at the end of the year and just need couple weeks’ notice (to race).”
REDCLIFFE AFL Tigers have several new teams planned for 2021, including Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13 girls. The club has its sign-on from 9-11am on Saturday February 13 at Nathan Rd, Kippa-Ring, with registrations open for new and returning players, as well as Auskick. There are teams for Superstars, Juniors, Youth, Ryan Suhle’s Porsche is ready to race. Colts, Senior Men and Women through to Masters – boys and girls and new players are required to bring along proof of age documents. Fairplay vouchers accepted, apply here: qld.gov.au/ recreation/sports/funding/fairplay/apply For more email registrar@ redcliffetigersafc.com.au
‘Amazing’, says coach STORY NICK CROCKFORD HEAD coach Wanda Drew praised the “amazing effort by everyone” from Redcliffe Leagues Swimming Club (RLSC) at the Queensland Championships. RLSC had five swimmers qualify and compete in 16 events – an achievement not matched since 2016 under coach Ken Wood, who passed away in 2018. This was despite the squad leaving Redcliffe War Memorial Pool in March due to re-tiling work, having to find alternative pools for training and the impact of COVID-19. Rylee Smith, who turned 12 (the minimum age) just six weeks before the titles, made four finals and clocked personal bests (pb) in all six events. Her best was fifth in the 400m freestyle final, in only the second time she had competed in the event and sixth in the 100m backstroke final. Zaine Vardon, whose build-up was hindered by six months out of the water after an operation, swam four events, making finals and the state’s top 10 in 50m freestyle and 50m backstroke. He had pbs in both and a best of ninth in freestyle. Zaine was also first-reserve for the 100m butterfly final, which he reached with another pb. Daniel Baker also made Queensland’s top 10 in the 100m freestyle with a pb and clocked another best time in the 50m freestyle. There were also pbs for Amelie Hoefel in the 50m backstroke and 50m breast-
Honours on the line
Redcliffe League Swimming Club’s Amelie Hoefel on her way to a personal best in the 50m breatstroke at the Queensland Championships.
NOMINATIONS are now open for The Lakes Cricket Club’s annual President’s Shield match – Australia v Internationals at Woodside Oval, Discovery Drive and Gardenia Pde, North Lakes on January 31. The current score between the sides is 2-2. Juniors will play their match from 9am-noon, with adults from 12.30pm. Those wishing to play should email tlcc@thelakescricketclub.org.au with their name and the team they wish to nominate for. Check The Lakes CC Facebook page for more. information For more email registrar@ redcliffetigersafc.com.au
Sprint start to new year
From left, RLSC’s Daniel Baker, Hilary Rika, Rylee Smith and Zaine Vardon all smiles after their successes in the pool.
stroke, as well as Hilary Rika in the 50m freestyle. This meeting is considered one of the best in Australia with many of the na-
tion’s top swimmers being based in Queensland ahead of Olympic qualifiers. There were entries from greater Brisbane, far north
Queensland, Wide Bay and the Gold Coast, with some interstate and international visitors. Redcliffe Leagues Swimming
Club’s members will be back in competitive action this weekend at the Vorgee Brisbane Sprint Championships at Chandler.
GRACE Swimming Club, which is based at Rothwell, will have 52 swimmers at the Vorgee Brisbane Sprint Championships being held iat Chandler on Saturday and Sunday (January 30 and 31). It will be the swimmers’ first major event of the new year. Then, it will be the 2021 RMHC Queensland Sprint Championships, being held at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, on the weekend of February 13 and 14.
Club is ‘bailed’ out of problem by woodcrafters CABOOLTURE Sports cricket has been ‘bailed out’ of a growing problem by local woodcrafters. Every week bails used by Caboolture Sports Cricket Club were breaking “as soon as the ball hit them,” President Steve Adams said. “They’re made of pine and can’t seem to take the
impact. I reckon we’d go through a pair every innings. They cost about $8. It was ridiculous.” Adams asked Tony Clarke, the Sport and Community Manager at Caboolture Sports Club (CSC), if he knew of any woodturning groups. He did, Caboolture Woodcrafters, which the
CSC Community Chest has supported for years. “Brian (Bisset, woodcrafters’ vice president) came down, took a sample and came back with the finished product,” Adams said. Doug Pearce, President of Caboolture Woodcrafters, said: “We couldn’t see
a problem. We picked tallowwood from up around D’Aguilar and Woodford. It’s nice and strong and the natural colour we wanted.” Caboolture Cricket Club was delighted with the home-grown solution and has secured a batch of 60. “We’ve tried them in four matches and not one
break,” Adams said. The woodcrafters may now turn their attention to cricket stumps, which can cost around $90 a set, which they may make from blackbutt wood. “It might be an opportunity for them. Lots of clubs are suffering the same problem,” Adams said.
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Festival’s waiting game STORY NICK CROCKFORD PENINSULA Power is this week waiting for the green light to host the Australian Indigenous Football Festival at AJ Kelly Park. Club President Craig Feuerriegel said travel for participants in New South Wales had been complicated by COVID. Organisers are monitoring government rules and regulations ahead of the festival on February 27.
“At this stage it is going ahead,” Feuerriegal said. About 2000 spectators are expected to see Power’s Masters face NSW South Coast Jummalungs (3pm), Power’s Women play the Australian Indigenous Koalas (5pm) and Power’s men take on the Australian Indigenousroos (7pm). Power are also preparing for a pre-season tournament against Gold Coast Knights, Wynnum Wolves and Brisbane Roar which
will see all club sides, from SAP to seniors, in action. A host of last season’s NPL Premiership-winning squad have also re-signed including Sam Cronin, David Cunha, Josh Wooley, Brenton Fox, Lewis Greenwood, Luke Plummer, Hayden McHenery, Andy Pengelly and Sam Roper. They have been joined by former Brisbane Strikers defender Michael McGowan and captain Jake McLean, forward Zander
Guy from Gold Coast United and Flynn Faulkner, who was part of the Brisbane Roar Under 16 academy last year. Faulkner was among the scorers in a pre-season match at Pine Hills. Pengelly 2, Sam Cronin, Jimmy Fairgrieve and Alex Witte were also on target. However, one of the club’s greatest servants, goalkeeper Jake Reesby, has left. Reesby, who holds Power’s Premier League
appearance record of 200 games, has been released. Feuerriegel said negotiations were held but no agreement reached. “We thank Jake for his many years’ service and wish him all the best in the future,” he said. Midfielder Tom Strickland has also left AJ Kelly Park after signing for NPL Victoria powerhouse Heidelberg, which won a hattrick of minor premierships from 2017-19.
Hat-trick helps club end five-year wait STORY NICK CROCKFORD REDCLIFFE Little Athletics Club heads to this weekend’s Met North Regional Championships at Windsor buoyed by their medal haul at the Queensland State Relays last month. Athletes from the peninsula club brought home three titles from the Relays − their best return for a number of years. They were, in fact, Redcliffe’s first state relay crowns since 2015 and before that 2013. On each occasion, it was one title – not three. Redcliffe’s Under 13 Boys’ team of Angus, Brian, Daniel and Zobair won the 4x100m relay and also the 4xMedley event by a blistering 10 seconds, just shy of the record. Brian and Zobair ran the 200m, Angus the 400m and Daniel the 800m starting from third but surging through to first and stretching the lead to 10 seconds. The Under 13 Girls’ team of Charlotte, Jordanna, Skye and Taisha also won completing a 4x100m relay double for the club. Redcliffe’s last state champions at the State Relays were in 2015 when Fletcher and Lily won the Under 16 Girls’ long jump relay breaking the state record and in 2013 when the club’s Under 17 Boys won the 4x100m and also broke the state record. Last month, the Under 13
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Deception Bay will host the SunCoast Little Athletics Regional Championships at Zammit Oval on February 6-7 against Bli Bli, Caboolture, Bribie, Caloundra, Cooloola Coast, Glasshouse, Gympie, Maleny, Maroochy, Nanango, Nambour, Noosa South Burnett, USC, and Wamuran. Redcliffe take on Arana, Aspley, Bracken Ridge, City North, Dayboro, Strathpine and The Gap at the Metro North Regionals from January 29-31.
Aiming high
NORTH Lakes Oztag has a ‘High Schoolers Only’ competition at Woodside Community Centre, North Lakes, starting February 1 with two divisions, Years 7-9 and 10-12 on Mondays from 5pm. Sign-on as individuals or as a team: northlakes-seniors-autumn-2021.myspor tsedge.com.au Phone 0433 122 260.
Tryout time
BRISBANE North baseball is holding try-outs for Senior, Junior, Intermediate and Little Leagues for the state titles at Redcliffe Padres on April 15-18. The tryouts begin on Saturday at Padres’ grounds. Register at: https://forms. gle/EbC5UbwxsanLmZfb6. Further inquiries to bnpathway@gmail.com
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ABOVE: Redcliffe Little Athletics Club’s Under 13 State Champions (back from left) Brian Wimot, Angus Dine, Daniel Harlow, Zobair Mohammed. (Front) Jordana, Taisha Eketone, Skye Presland-Tack, Charlotte Ferguson.
Boys’ team of Daniel and Zobair also placed second in discus, third in shot put, and fourth in High Jump. Taisha and Jasmine competed in the shot and discus while Redcliffe’s Under 12 Boys Boadie and Sam did themselves proud in high jump and long jump. Peninsula athletes are now focussing on the Regional Championships on January 29-31, which leads to the Little Athletics State Championships in March.
LEFT: Redcliffe Under 12 athletes Boadie Moss, left, and Samuel Perez after competing in the high jump and long jump.
Mustangs trials
North Lakes Mustangs Football Club is holding boys’ and girls’ trials on February 7 and 14 for Under 9 (born in 2012), Under 10 (2011), Under 11 (2010), Under 14 (2007) and Under 15-16 (2005 and 2006). To register email enquiries@ northlakesmustangs.com.au
Registrations open
Partnership secures future of historic race THE iconic Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race (B2G), which draws tens of thousands of spectators to Redcliffe’s Festival of Sails, will be back this year − with its future assured. Queensland Cruising Yacht Club (QCYC), based ‘viability’ of the event. at Shorncliffe, said the race would start at 11am on Gladstone Ports CorporaGood Friday (April 2) with tion has signed a partnera new sponsor securing the ship with QCYC for naming
North Lakes Kangaroos are taking registrations for the 2021 rugby league season − both players and volunteers. Visit the club’s Facebook page for details.
or title rights to a race second in stature only to the Sydney to Hobart. Last year, saw the first cancellation in 73 years of the B2G, which starts from Shorncliffe Jetty, and initially follows the coastline of the Moreton Bay Region. Sponsorship from Gladstone Ports Corporation will now see the event, which began in 1949 from
Woody Point, through to the milestone 75th staging of the race. “After the rigours of COVID-19 in 2020, resulting in the loss of major sponsorship and cancellation of our great race, it is rewarding for my hard-working team of volunteers to see this wonderful partnership formed, providing security and certainty for the future
of the race for the term of the agreement,” Ian Gidlow, Commodore of the QCYC said. Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) Chairman Shane Newcombe said: “This is wonderful news for the race and the thousands upon thousands of people who love watching it from the Redcliffe Festival of Sails.”
North Lakes Eels’ signon day for the 2021 Aussie Rules season is on February 13, 9am-noon at St Benedicts College, Mango Hill for boys and girls playing from Under 7-14. For further information visit northlakeseels.com.au
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Age proves no barrier to Nate’s racing dream
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NATE Wood is only eight and faces more challenges than most his age – but on the speedway go-kart track he is a natural, having never finished outside the top three. It is a remarkable record for the youngster from Woody Point who has never been coached how to drive, according to his father Ben. Not only is Nate one of the youngest in most races, he also suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and has development difficulties.
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We have made life-long friendships “I am surprised at how he’s taken to go-karts,” Ben said, “he listens to ‘go’ and ‘stop’ but never had any coaching. “No-one tells him how to race and I want to keep it that way. Nate is the only one who leaves his racing suit and helmet on all day because he loves it.” Nate had his sights on the Victorian, South Australian and Australian championships last year, but COVID-19 forced the cancellation of all three. “His dreams were shattered as all racing ceased for six months,” Ben said, “so now we are back to where we started.” In the youngster’s sights are the national titles in Tamworth on April 2325 (accommodation already booked) and the Queensland titles at Cairns
Woody Point’s Nate Wood, pictured in action above and in his racing helmet below, has his sights set on national glory - at the age of eight.
mid-2021 (dates to be confirmed). The Southern Cross Catholic College student is currently ranked second in his division of speedway gokarts in Queensland. His aim is to become number one.
That would be quite an achievement for the family, in which two of Nate’s siblings also suffer disorders. “We do everything ourselves. The mechanics, everything,” Ben said, “if we can’t afford something, we don’t do it.” Nate’s career started aged five in Junior Quarter Midgets. After 18 months he won the club championship and made the switch to SKAA Sub Junior Speedway Karts. In just a year − racing at times against 12-year-olds − he has always finished in the top three and often hits speeds of 80km/h. He has now won more 60
Speedway go-kart trophies and his next step would be up into Junior Sedans for those aged 10-17. “The more seat time you get, the better you get,” Ben said. “Nate likes to see what he can achieve. He wants to go fast but can work his way up and down a field. “I hope Nate will go as far as he can in the sport. He has made really good mates from all over Queensland. “Racing for us has proved to be like another family. We have made life-long friendships, everyone is there to support and help one another. “We race as a team with father, son and often mum
(Kelly) joining the action.” Nate’s other love is rugby league. He plays for Redcliffe Dolphins juniors and Ben says “often takes down 90kg opponents”. Nate and his family are looking for sponsorship to help him with racing gear and getting to the titles. They are grateful for the tools received from Trade Tools and Repco which will be a big help during his racing schedule.
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“We have always been recognised as a strong junior club and combining that with The Lakes will provide a pathway for our players well into the future.” The Lakes’ President Clint Castle believes the merger makes “complete sense”. “We are very excited to enter into this agreement with the North Lakes Mustangs,” he said. “It makes complete sense, with both clubs having a shared vision to deliver an inclusive football program, benefitting North Lakes and the broader football community.” The Mustangs started in 2006, and after a long history in church football, joined the Football Brisbane ranks in 2019. Mustangs picked up its first Football Brisbane premiership in 2020 thanks to its Under 12 Division 1 team. Mustangs’ senior men’s team is in Capital League 3 this season.
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New season, new goals – on and off court STORY NICK CROCKFORD
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
REDCLIFFE Leagues Netball Association (RLNA) is ready to launch a new season with bold plans on and off the courts. The RLNA representative season for Under 12-15s starts on Monday (February 1), trials for the Queensland Premier League (QPL) begin on Tuesday and the 2021 sign-on is February 13. Last year, RLNA’s canteen at KR Benson Park, off Maine Rd, was fully refurbished. In September, this year, work will start on disabled access for the amenities block and car park. Approaches have also
visit Redcliffe.qld.netball. com.au or visit the association’s Facebook page.
PHOTOS DOMINIKA LIS | Players of all ages are ready for the 2021 season at RLNA.
been made to Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth and State Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath to help get the courts refurbished. “We would love to have the courts redone, they are
in desperate need,” RNLA President Kristy Page said, “but it’s $900,000 and will need Federal and State funding.” RLNA will also be expanding its Wednesday night social competitions this
season after 30 teams, the highest number yet, entered its hugely successful twilight tournament which ran from October last year. The new summer competition will begin on February 24 and run for six weeks and be followed by a winter social competition and then twilight in the spring. “Coming off the back of that, we thought we’d offer it earlier, instead of waiting until May and give ev-
eryone an extra season to play,” Page said. The RLNA’s regular season will run Netball Queensland’s NetSetGO (Net for ages 5-6, Set for those 7-8, GO for ages 9-10), then further teams up to the age of 16. RLNA Competition Director Bianca Webb said player numbers “held up well” last year after the initial impact of COVID-19 last year. “Now we’re hoping to attract a few more young players (to NetSetGO),” she said. “come along to meet new kids, make friends and meet other families, then go on to the next program after that.”
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The Lakes FC was founded in 2010 and has had great success through its senior programs, winning the Brisbane Women’s Premier League in 2019, and back-to-back promotions for the men’s team, which will play in the Brisbane Premier League in 2021. It was also where Indiah-Paige Riley started her career before joining Moreton Bay United, Brisbane Roar and now Fortuna Hjorring, which is currently third in the Danish Elitedivisionen Women.
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Peninsula pair help end 23-year shield drought STORY NICK CROCKFORD PENINSULA batsmen Hayden Marks and Pat Moulton were part of the Warehouse Cricket representative team which lifted the Webb Shield for the first time in 23 years. Marks scored a steady 27 in 20 overs at the top of the innings against Ipswich and fell trying to accelerate the
scoring, earlier this month. Moulton, in the middle order, added 22 in a fourth-wicket stand of 29 in 27 balls before departing. Warehouse eventually posted 212 at Marchant Park. Though the total was considered modest by some, Warehouse bowled well and fielded superbly with Marks and Moulton to the fore. Ipswich lost their fifth wicket at 161 and started
slipping behind the required run rate before losing three quick wickets. It ensured the Webb Shield returned to Warehouse for the first time since 1997-98, regardless of the outcome in the final round on February 7. Peninsula’s ambitions in Warehouse A1 this season took a knock when they lost on first innings to second-placed Mater Hill.
Chasing Mater Hill’s 192, in which Joel Kelly took 4-25, Peninsula were dismissed for 172-3 in 58.3 overs to give the visitors victory on first innings. Nicholas Boller led the way for Peninsula with a patient 62 in 150 minutes with four boundaries and two sixes. In Mater Hill’s second innings of 78-3 from 23 overs, Bailey Westman-Carter took
2-11 in five overs and took a catch for the third wicket. Peninsula, who slipped from third to fifth, start a two-day game against Gold Crest Cobras on Saturday at Filmer Park. It followed victory on first innings over Northern Suburbs who posted 6-141 in 40 overs, Jason Smith took 3-29 and then top scored with 40 as Peninsula raced to 2-142 in 24 overs.
Polo Bears bag bronze STORY NICK CROCKFORD NORTH Brisbane Polo Bears, with a host of players at Redcliffe Peninsula schools, have struck bronze at the Water Polo Queensland State Titles, from January 19-25. Tiana Doyle and Abbie Mcdonald, from Grace Lutheran College and Phoebe Dobson, of Mueller College, were part of the Polo Bears Under 16 Girls’ team which finished third. It was one of the highlights entering the final day of competition with four more Polo Bears teams chasing medals at the six-day event. The Under 14 Boys’ team was guaranteed at least silver medals having played their way into the gold-medal match. Bears’ Open Women, including Jaden Weir from Redcliffe State High School, was chasing bronze as were the Under 14 Girls Maroon and White teams. The Under 18 Girls were playing for fifth place as Dolphins News went to press. Visit moretondaily. com.au for full results. Earlier in the championships Bears’ Under 16 Boys, which included George McLennan, from Grace Lutheran College, finished in the top five of their section. The club’s Under 12 Boys went one better finishing fourth at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre. Before the last-day finals, it was shaping as one of the most successful state titles for the Bears, which draw players from the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Morayfield, Redcliffe, Albany Creek, Sandgate and Brighton.
FIVE Redcliffe Padres’ players were in the Brisbane Bandits team which won a nail-biter 6-5 in the Australian Baseball League (ABL) at Melbourne Aces on Sunday. Sam Holland threw 1.1
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Registrations are now open for the 2021 Jetty to Jetty (J2J) Fun Run on July 18 with races over 3km, 5km, 10km and half marathon distances along the Redcliffe foreshore. Visit J2J.com.au for further information and to register.
Sign-on date
Moreton Bay Raiders Rugby League Club is taking online registrations now. Its formal sign-on day will be on February 6 from 10am2pm at the Government St, Deception Bay grounds. Teams from Under 6 to Opens will be fielded this year. Visit the club’s Facebook page for more details.
Referees’ course
Redcliffe PCYC is hosting a football Level 4 Referees’ course at its Klingner Rd clubhouse on February 6, 9am3.30pm. Participants must be at least 13 and have passed the online Laws of the Game in the past two years. More details on the Redcliffe PCYC Facebook page.
Player appeal
Deception Bay Dragons are looking for female players to join its Baptist Football Queensland League team. Players must be aged 13 to over 30. Email or phone the club for further information or visit Dragons’ Facebook page.
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Bears’ bronze medal winning Under 16 Girls’ team, from left, Abbie Mcdonald, India Castle, Grace Castle, Phoebe Dobson, Tiana Doyle.
Redcliffe Leagues Hockey Club’s online registration system for the 2021 season will be open by the end of this month. The club offers a variety of programs and competitions from March to September for those aged from four to 70. For details visit redcliffehockey.org.au.
Helping hands All smiles at the state titles - left, Abbie Mcdonald, Tiana Doyle and Phoebe Dobson. Right: Amelie Hoefel, Abbie Mcdonald, Phoebe Dobson and Jaden Weir.
Speaking before the championships, Megan Weir, the Under 18 Girls and Premiership-winning Open Women’s coach, said: “At state level, of course we hope to do well, but success is also getting teams into the competition. “This is the highest number of (Bears) teams to par-
ticipate, getting kids out there, exposing them to the state selectors and stuff like that.” Bears’ teams also included Grace Lutheran College players Mia Doyle, Tiana Doyle, Emily Banbury; Redcliffe State High School’s Amelie Hoefel and Mueller College’s Phoebe Dobson.
The state titles had 1677 competitors, playing more than 350 matches, with 115 coaches, 50 referees and 2000 spectators expected at the Gold Coast venue. North Brisbane Polo Bears run come-and-try clinics for those wishing to play water polo. The club’s coaches include
Naomi McCarthy (nee Castle), who was part of the gold-medal winning Australian women’s team at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Visit the club’s Facebook page or polobears.com.au for more information.
Taylor’s home run crucial in Bandits’ win STORY NICK CROCKFORD
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scoreless innings and Liam Taylor scored his first ABL home run to drive in his Padres’ team-mate Dermott Fritsch. Fritsch also had two hits while Jay Myers and Wade Dutton also featured in the Bandits’ line-up. A host of Redcliffe Pa-
dres players who had been selected for the national championships, were in action at Talobilla Park. With the national titles cancelled due to COVID, the under 16 and 18 players were able to “showcase their talent in front a local audience”, says the Padres’
Facebook page. “All of our players impressed in their outings, with a particular highlight being Blake Barlow’s walk-off hit in the U16 Grand Final!” Under 16 – Charlie Jones, Joel Whitson, Cooper Reed, Sam Wilson, Connor Dunsdon, Zane Overlack,
Blake Barlow, Beau Allsworth. Under 18s – Miller Bell, Eddie Crotty, Joel Hogan, Luke Smith, Lachlan Wilson. Coaches and support – Nick Boys, Jacob Hall, Marty Jones, Keith Land, Greg Morriss, Phil Overlack, Brendan Vassalo, Dan Wilson.
Moreton Bay Raptors Gridiron Club, based at Deception Bay, is looking for expressions of interest from coaches, assistant coaches and team managers. Message the club through its Facebook page or email info@raptorsgridiron.com
Autumn season
The North Lakes Oztag senior autumn season starts in February for men’s women’s and mixed teams. Keep an eye on the North Lakes Oztag Facebook page for the registration link.
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Kinsellas complex to meet requirements of playing at higher levels. It would position the new club for the state-level Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL) and Skill Acquisition Phase (SAP) program, while catering for players of all ages and abilities in community teams. “This MOU is an exciting step forward for both clubs, and for football in North Lakes,” said North Lakes Mustangs’ President Tony Swifte.
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TWO North Lakes football clubs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which may see them join forces in two years – and aim for the state league. A merger of North Lakes Mustangs and The Lakes FC, neighbours at Kinsellas Sports Complex, would create one of the biggest clubs in Brisbane with more than 1200 players. But Mustangs and The Lakes are working with Moreton Bay Regional Council on upgrades to the CONTINUED // PAGE 54
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